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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 863.60 and 287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.02, 863.60 and 287.66 is: 431.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.02 : 863.60 = 287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.02/863.60 = 287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.02x = 863.60 × 287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.02x = 248,417.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,417.42/576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.27

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