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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.36, 863.40 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.36, 863.40 and 380.76 is: 570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.36 : 863.40 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.36/863.40 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.36x = 863.40 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.36x = 328,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,750.34/576.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.40

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