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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.26, 862.91 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.26, 862.91 and 301.16 is: 451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.26 : 862.91 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.26/862.91 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.26x = 862.91 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.26x = 259,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,873.98/575.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.75

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