Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 864.68 and 359.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 576.32, 864.68 and 359.64 is: 539.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
576.32 : 864.68 = 359.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
576.32/864.68 = 359.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
576.32x = 864.68 × 359.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
576.32x = 310,971.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,971.72/576.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539.59
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