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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.43, 863.16 and 301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.43, 863.16 and 301.35 is: 452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.43 : 863.16 = 301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.43/863.16 = 301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.43x = 863.16 × 301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.43x = 260,113.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,113.27/575.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.03

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