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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.13, 862.31 and 282.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.13, 862.31 and 282.39 is: 423.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.13 : 862.31 = 282.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.13/862.31 = 282.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.13x = 862.31 × 282.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.13x = 243,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,504.00/575.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.39

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