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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.12, 864.03 and 344.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.12, 864.03 and 344.83 is: 517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.12 : 864.03 = 344.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.12/864.03 = 344.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.12x = 864.03 × 344.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.12x = 297,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,943.46/576.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.16

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