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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.18, 862.48 and 282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.18, 862.48 and 282.70 is: 423.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.18 : 862.48 = 282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.18/862.48 = 282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.18x = 862.48 × 282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.18x = 243,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,823.10/575.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.91

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