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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 864.91 and 508.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.02, 864.91 and 508.12 is: 762.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.02 : 864.91 = 508.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.02/864.91 = 508.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.02x = 864.91 × 508.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.02x = 439,478.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,478.07/576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.96

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