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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.26, 864.06 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.26, 864.06 and 380.56 is: 571.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.26 : 864.06 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.26/864.06 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.26x = 864.06 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.26x = 328,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,826.67/575.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.61

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