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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.78, 863.73 and 301.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.78, 863.73 and 301.73 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.78 : 863.73 = 301.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.78/863.73 = 301.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.78x = 863.73 × 301.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.78x = 260,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,608.93/575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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