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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 864.14 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.32, 864.14 and 356.67 is: 534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.32 : 864.14 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.32/864.14 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.32x = 864.14 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.32x = 308,211.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,211.03/576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.80

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