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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.23, 863.67 and 283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.23, 863.67 and 283.10 is: 424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.23 : 863.67 = 283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.23/863.67 = 283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.23x = 863.67 × 283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.23x = 244,500.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,500.66/576.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.31

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