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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.12, 864.42 and 359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.12, 864.42 and 359.76 is: 539.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.12 : 864.42 = 359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.12/864.42 = 359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.12x = 864.42 × 359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.12x = 310,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,983.74/576.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.79

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