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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 864.36 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 864.36 and 332.64 is: 499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 864.36 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/864.36 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 864.36 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 287,520.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,520.71/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.17

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