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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.82, 863 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.82, 863 and 287.34 is: 430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.82 : 863 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.82/863 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.82x = 863 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.82x = 247,974.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,974.42/575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.65

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