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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.44, 864.30 and 383.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.44, 864.30 and 383.84 is: 575.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.44 : 864.30 = 383.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.44/864.30 = 383.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.44x = 864.30 × 383.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.44x = 331,752.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,752.91/576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.52

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