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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.78, 863.07 and 282.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.78, 863.07 and 282.88 is: 424.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.78 : 863.07 = 282.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.78/863.07 = 282.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.78x = 863.07 × 282.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.78x = 244,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,145.24/575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.03

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