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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 863.90 and 493.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.32, 863.90 and 493.73 is: 740.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.32 : 863.90 = 493.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.32/863.90 = 493.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.32x = 863.90 × 493.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.32x = 426,531.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,531.65/576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.10

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