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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.11, 864.10 and 382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.11, 864.10 and 382.30 is: 573.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.11 : 864.10 = 382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.11/864.10 = 382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.11x = 864.10 × 382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.11x = 330,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,339.20/576.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.40

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