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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.85, 864.15 and 283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.85, 864.15 and 283.55 is: 425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.85 : 864.15 = 283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.85/864.15 = 283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.85x = 864.15 × 283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.85x = 245,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,025.41/575.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.50

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