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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.31, 863.01 and 286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.31, 863.01 and 286.50 is: 429.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.31 : 863.01 = 286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.31/863.01 = 286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.31x = 863.01 × 286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.31x = 247,252.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,252.37/575.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.77

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