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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.60, 863.51 and 284.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.60, 863.51 and 284.29 is: 425.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.60 : 863.51 = 284.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.60/863.51 = 284.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.60x = 863.51 × 284.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.60x = 245,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,487.26/576.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.75

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