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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.27, 864.61 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.27, 864.61 and 283.74 is: 425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.27 : 864.61 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.27/864.61 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.27x = 864.61 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.27x = 245,324.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,324.44/576.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.71

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