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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.77, 862.43 and 402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.77, 862.43 and 402.02 is: 602.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.77 : 862.43 = 402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.77/862.43 = 402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.77x = 862.43 × 402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.77x = 346,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,712.10/575.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.18

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