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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.54, 862.14 and 282.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.54, 862.14 and 282.17 is: 422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.54 : 862.14 = 282.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.54/862.14 = 282.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.54x = 862.14 × 282.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.54x = 243,270.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,270.04/575.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.68

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