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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.86, 863.85 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.86, 863.85 and 382.12 is: 573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.86 : 863.85 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.86/863.85 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.86x = 863.85 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.86x = 330,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,094.36/575.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.22

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