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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.31, 862.50 and 282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.31, 862.50 and 282.87 is: 424.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.31 : 862.50 = 282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.31/862.50 = 282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.31x = 862.50 × 282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.31x = 243,975.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,975.38/575.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.08

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