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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.07, 864.10 and 345.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.07, 864.10 and 345.02 is: 517.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.07 : 864.10 = 345.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.07/864.10 = 345.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.07x = 864.10 × 345.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.07x = 298,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,133.08/576.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.53

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