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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.15, 864.03 and 356.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.15, 864.03 and 356.78 is: 535.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.15 : 864.03 = 356.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.15/864.03 = 356.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.15x = 864.03 × 356.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.15x = 308,264.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,264.30/576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.04

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