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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.03, 863.76 and 345.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.03, 863.76 and 345.18 is: 517.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.03 : 863.76 = 345.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.03/863.76 = 345.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.03x = 863.76 × 345.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.03x = 298,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,152.68/576.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.60

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