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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.76, 863.16 and 401.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.76, 863.16 and 401.93 is: 602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.76 : 863.16 = 401.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.76/863.16 = 401.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.76x = 863.16 × 401.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.76x = 346,925.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,925.58/575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.55

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