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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.23, 867.47 and 525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.23, 867.47 and 525.20 is: 790.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.23 : 867.47 = 525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.23/867.47 = 525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.23x = 867.47 × 525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.23x = 455,588.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,588.28/576.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.64

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