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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.50, 864.38 and 381.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.50, 864.38 and 381.26 is: 571.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.50 : 864.38 = 381.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.50/864.38 = 381.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.50x = 864.38 × 381.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.50x = 329,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,553.52/576.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.65

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