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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.48, 863.44 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.48, 863.44 and 359.44 is: 538.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.48 : 863.44 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.48/863.44 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.48x = 863.44 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.48x = 310,354.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,354.87/576.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.36

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