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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.41, 863.35 and 370.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.41, 863.35 and 370.31 is: 554.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.41 : 863.35 = 370.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.41/863.35 = 370.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.41x = 863.35 × 370.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.41x = 319,701.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,701.90/576.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.65

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