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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.27, 862.28 and 345.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.27, 862.28 and 345.33 is: 516.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.27 : 862.28 = 345.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.27/862.28 = 345.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.27x = 862.28 × 345.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.27x = 297,767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,767.70/576.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.71

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