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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.87, 863.75 and 283.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.87, 863.75 and 283.46 is: 425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.87 : 863.75 = 283.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.87/863.75 = 283.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.87x = 863.75 × 283.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.87x = 244,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,834.96/575.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.16

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