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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.09, 862.96 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.09, 862.96 and 356.02 is: 533.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.09 : 862.96 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.09/862.96 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.09x = 862.96 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.09x = 307,231.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,231.02/576.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.30

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