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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.66, 863.50 and 286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.66, 863.50 and 286.22 is: 429.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.66 : 863.50 = 286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.66/863.50 = 286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.66x = 863.50 × 286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.66x = 247,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,150.97/575.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.33

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