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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.40, 863.88 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.40, 863.88 and 287.76 is: 431.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.40 : 863.88 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.40/863.88 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.40x = 863.88 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.40x = 248,590.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,590.11/576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.28

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