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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.84, 864.42 and 287.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.84, 864.42 and 287.88 is: 431.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.84 : 864.42 = 287.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.84/864.42 = 287.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.84x = 864.42 × 287.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.84x = 248,849.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,849.23/576.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.40

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