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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.38, 862.62 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.38, 862.62 and 301.28 is: 451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.38 : 862.62 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.38/862.62 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.38x = 862.62 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.38x = 259,890.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,890.15/575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.68

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