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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.78, 864.74 and 287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.78, 864.74 and 287.62 is: 431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.78 : 864.74 = 287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.78/864.74 = 287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.78x = 864.74 × 287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.78x = 248,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,716.52/576.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.22

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