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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 863.42 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.02, 863.42 and 283.73 is: 425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.02 : 863.42 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.02/863.42 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.02x = 863.42 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.02x = 244,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,978.16/576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.29

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