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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.82, 863.87 and 283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.82, 863.87 and 283.41 is: 425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.82 : 863.87 = 283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.82/863.87 = 283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.82x = 863.87 × 283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.82x = 244,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,827.98/575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.18

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