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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.95, 863.90 and 402.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.95, 863.90 and 402.12 is: 603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.95 : 863.90 = 402.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.95/863.90 = 402.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.95x = 863.90 × 402.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.95x = 347,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,391.47/575.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.16

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