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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.52, 862.32 and 380.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.52, 862.32 and 380.16 is: 569.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.52 : 862.32 = 380.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.52/862.32 = 380.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.52x = 862.32 × 380.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.52x = 327,819.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,819.57/575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.61

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