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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.03, 861.95 and 282.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.03, 861.95 and 282.13 is: 422.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.03 : 861.95 = 282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.03/861.95 = 282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.03x = 861.95 × 282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.03x = 243,176.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,176.23/575.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.89

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