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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.52, 863.05 and 301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.52, 863.05 and 301.84 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.52 : 863.05 = 301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.52/863.05 = 301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.52x = 863.05 × 301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.52x = 260,500.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,500.10/575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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