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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.58, 864.90 and 287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.58, 864.90 and 287.92 is: 431.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.58 : 864.90 = 287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.58/864.90 = 287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.58x = 864.90 × 287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.58x = 249,022.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,022.01/576.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.89

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