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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.16, 863.10 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.16, 863.10 and 286.62 is: 430.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.16 : 863.10 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.16/863.10 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.16x = 863.10 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.16x = 247,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,381.72/575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.11

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