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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.19, 863.07 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.19, 863.07 and 301.50 is: 452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.19 : 863.07 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.19/863.07 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.19x = 863.07 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.19x = 260,215.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,215.61/575.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.40

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