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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.15, 862.37 and 301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.15, 862.37 and 301.87 is: 451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.15 : 862.37 = 301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.15/862.37 = 301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.15x = 862.37 × 301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.15x = 260,317.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,317.81/576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.82

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