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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.40, 863.66 and 359.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.40, 863.66 and 359.52 is: 538.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.40 : 863.66 = 359.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.40/863.66 = 359.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.40x = 863.66 × 359.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.40x = 310,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,503.04/576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.69

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