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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.44, 863.26 and 286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.44, 863.26 and 286.88 is: 430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.44 : 863.26 = 286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.44/863.26 = 286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.44x = 863.26 × 286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.44x = 247,647.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,647.00/575.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.36

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