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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.17, 862.27 and 492.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.17, 862.27 and 492.57 is: 738.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.17 : 862.27 = 492.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.17/862.27 = 492.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.17x = 862.27 × 492.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.17x = 424,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,727.10/575.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.44

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