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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.21, 865.08 and 342.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.21, 865.08 and 342.38 is: 514.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.21 : 865.08 = 342.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.21/865.08 = 342.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.21x = 865.08 × 342.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.21x = 296,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,189.54/576.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.03

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