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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.10, 862.80 and 287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.10, 862.80 and 287.20 is: 430.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.10 : 862.80 = 287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.10/862.80 = 287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.10x = 862.80 × 287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.10x = 247,796.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,796.16/576.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.13

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