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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.39, 863.36 and 402.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.39, 863.36 and 402.65 is: 603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.39 : 863.36 = 402.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.39/863.36 = 402.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.39x = 863.36 × 402.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.39x = 347,628.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,628.59/576.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.11

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