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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.38, 863.06 and 286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.38, 863.06 and 286.60 is: 429.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.38 : 863.06 = 286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.38/863.06 = 286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.38x = 863.06 × 286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.38x = 247,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,353.00/575.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.90

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