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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.24, 864.96 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.24, 864.96 and 385.20 is: 578.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.24 : 864.96 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.24/864.96 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.24x = 864.96 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.24x = 333,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,182.59/576.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.20

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