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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.51, 863.87 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.51, 863.87 and 301.50 is: 452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.51 : 863.87 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.51/863.87 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.51x = 863.87 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.51x = 260,455.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,455.30/575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.57

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