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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.36, 862.65 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.36, 862.65 and 381.51 is: 571.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.36 : 862.65 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.36/862.65 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.36x = 862.65 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.36x = 329,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,109.60/576.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.01

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