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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.16, 862.20 and 286.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.16, 862.20 and 286.26 is: 429.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.16 : 862.20 = 286.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.16/862.20 = 286.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.16x = 862.20 × 286.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.16x = 246,813.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,813.37/575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.12

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