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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.60, 862.72 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.60, 862.72 and 286.44 is: 429.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.60 : 862.72 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.60/862.72 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.60x = 862.72 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.60x = 247,117.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,117.52/575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.32

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