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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.92, 863.88 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.92, 863.88 and 382.14 is: 573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.92 : 863.88 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.92/863.88 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.92x = 863.88 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.92x = 330,123.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,123.10/575.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.21

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