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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.30, 867.56 and 525.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.30, 867.56 and 525.27 is: 790.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.30 : 867.56 = 525.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.30/867.56 = 525.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.30x = 867.56 × 525.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.30x = 455,703.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,703.24/576.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.74

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