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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.21, 862.66 and 358.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.21, 862.66 and 358.32 is: 536.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.21 : 862.66 = 358.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.21/862.66 = 358.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.21x = 862.66 × 358.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.21x = 309,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,108.33/576.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.45

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