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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.59, 862.96 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.59, 862.96 and 283 is: 424.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.59 : 862.96 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.59/862.96 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.59x = 862.96 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.59x = 244,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,217.68/575.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.29

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