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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.29, 862.12 and 286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.29, 862.12 and 286.93 is: 429.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.29 : 862.12 = 286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.29/862.12 = 286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.29x = 862.12 × 286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.29x = 247,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,362.35/575.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.98

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