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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.16, 863.76 and 332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.16, 863.76 and 332.80 is: 498.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.16 : 863.76 = 332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.16/863.76 = 332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.16x = 863.76 × 332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.16x = 287,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,459.33/576.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.92

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