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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.80, 863.99 and 287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.80, 863.99 and 287.24 is: 431.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.80 : 863.99 = 287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.80/863.99 = 287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.80x = 863.99 × 287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.80x = 248,172.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,172.49/575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.00

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