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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.84, 863.88 and 287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.84, 863.88 and 287.12 is: 430.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.84 : 863.88 = 287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.84/863.88 = 287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.84x = 863.88 × 287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.84x = 248,037.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,037.23/575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.74

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