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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.16, 865.20 and 571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.16, 865.20 and 571.68 is: 858.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.16 : 865.20 = 571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.16/865.20 = 571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.16x = 865.20 × 571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.16x = 494,617.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,617.54/576.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.47

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