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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.52, 864.42 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.52, 864.42 and 320.20 is: 480.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.52 : 864.42 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.52/864.42 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.52x = 864.42 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.52x = 276,787.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,787.28/576.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.10

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