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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.14, 862.92 and 282.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.14, 862.92 and 282.61 is: 424.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.14 : 862.92 = 282.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.14/862.92 = 282.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.14x = 862.92 × 282.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.14x = 243,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,873.58/575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.02

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