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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.08, 862.83 and 282.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.08, 862.83 and 282.55 is: 423.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.08 : 862.83 = 282.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.08/862.83 = 282.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.08x = 862.83 × 282.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.08x = 243,792.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,792.62/575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.93

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