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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.20, 862.18 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.20, 862.18 and 297.68 is: 446.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.20 : 862.18 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.20/862.18 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.20x = 862.18 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.20x = 256,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,653.74/575.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.20

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