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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.16, 863.74 and 287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.16, 863.74 and 287.44 is: 430.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.16 : 863.74 = 287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.16/863.74 = 287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.16x = 863.74 × 287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.16x = 248,273.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,273.43/576.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.91

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