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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.36, 863.82 and 370.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.36, 863.82 and 370.38 is: 555.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.36 : 863.82 = 370.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.36/863.82 = 370.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.36x = 863.82 × 370.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.36x = 319,941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,941.65/576.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.11

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