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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.36, 864 and 507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.36, 864 and 507.60 is: 760.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.36 : 864 = 507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.36/864 = 507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.36x = 864 × 507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.36x = 438,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,566.40/576.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.92

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