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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.11, 863.03 and 380.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.11, 863.03 and 380.51 is: 570.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.11 : 863.03 = 380.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.11/863.03 = 380.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.11x = 863.03 × 380.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.11x = 328,391.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,391.80/576.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.02

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