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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.04, 861.74 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.04, 861.74 and 286.68 is: 429.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.04 : 861.74 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.04/861.74 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.04x = 861.74 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.04x = 247,043.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,043.62/575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.61

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