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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.15, 865.59 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.15, 865.59 and 371.12 is: 557.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.15 : 865.59 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.15/865.59 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.15x = 865.59 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.15x = 321,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,237.76/576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.56

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