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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.06, 864.30 and 283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.06, 864.30 and 283.68 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.06 : 864.30 = 283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.06/864.30 = 283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.06x = 864.30 × 283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.06x = 245,184.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,184.62/576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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