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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.30, 862.04 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.30, 862.04 and 301.32 is: 451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.30 : 862.04 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.30/862.04 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.30x = 862.04 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.30x = 259,750.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,750.65/575.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.50

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