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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.26, 864.33 and 283.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.26, 864.33 and 283.65 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.26 : 864.33 = 283.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.26/864.33 = 283.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.26x = 864.33 × 283.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.26x = 245,167.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,167.20/576.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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