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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.66, 863.91 and 288.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.66, 863.91 and 288.30 is: 431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.66 : 863.91 = 288.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.66/863.91 = 288.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.66x = 863.91 × 288.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.66x = 249,065.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,065.25/576.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.91

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