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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.85, 863.16 and 282.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.85, 863.16 and 282.95 is: 424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.85 : 863.16 = 282.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.85/863.16 = 282.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.85x = 863.16 × 282.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.85x = 244,226.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,226.81/575.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.12

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