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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.26, 864.20 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.26, 864.20 and 287.50 is: 431.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.26 : 864.20 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.26/864.20 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.26x = 864.20 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.26x = 248,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,457.50/576.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.16

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