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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.16, 858.92 and 530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.16, 858.92 and 530.08 is: 790.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.16 : 858.92 = 530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.16/858.92 = 530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.16x = 858.92 × 530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.16x = 455,296.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,296.31/576.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.23

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