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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.37, 864.22 and 381.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.37, 864.22 and 381.16 is: 571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.37 : 864.22 = 381.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.37/864.22 = 381.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.37x = 864.22 × 381.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.37x = 329,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,406.10/576.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.52

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