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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 861.84 and 358.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 861.84 and 358.56 is: 536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 861.84 = 358.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/861.84 = 358.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 861.84 × 358.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 309,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,021.35/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.50

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