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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.66, 865.08 and 284.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.66, 865.08 and 284.17 is: 426.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.66 : 865.08 = 284.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.66/865.08 = 284.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.66x = 865.08 × 284.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.66x = 245,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,830.46/576.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.30

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