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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.58, 863.40 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.58, 863.40 and 286.92 is: 430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.58 : 863.40 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.58/863.40 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.58x = 863.40 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.58x = 247,726.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,726.73/575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.39

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