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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.40, 863.34 and 301.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.40, 863.34 and 301.67 is: 452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.40 : 863.34 = 301.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.40/863.34 = 301.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.40x = 863.34 × 301.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.40x = 260,448.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,448.12/575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.64

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