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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.72, 862.92 and 282.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.72, 862.92 and 282.59 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.72 : 862.92 = 282.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.72/862.92 = 282.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.72x = 862.92 × 282.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.72x = 243,852.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,852.56/575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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