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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.87, 861.96 and 301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.87, 861.96 and 301.58 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.87 : 861.96 = 301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.87/861.96 = 301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.87x = 861.96 × 301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.87x = 259,949.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,949.90/575.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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