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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.06, 862.50 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.06, 862.50 and 370.12 is: 554.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.06 : 862.50 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.06/862.50 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.06x = 862.50 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.06x = 319,227.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,227.27/576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.15

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