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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.28, 862.08 and 286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.28, 862.08 and 286.14 is: 428.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.28 : 862.08 = 286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.28/862.08 = 286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.28x = 862.08 × 286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.28x = 246,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,675.57/575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.79

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