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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.55, 864.53 and 284.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.55, 864.53 and 284.07 is: 425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.55 : 864.53 = 284.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.55/864.53 = 284.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.55x = 864.53 × 284.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.55x = 245,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,587.04/576.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.96

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