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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.68, 862.64 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.68, 862.64 and 287.28 is: 430.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.68 : 862.64 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.68/862.64 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.68x = 862.64 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.68x = 247,819.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,819.22/575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.48

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