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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.52, 865.74 and 349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.52, 865.74 and 349.96 is: 525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.52 : 865.74 = 349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.52/865.74 = 349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.52x = 865.74 × 349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.52x = 302,974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,974.37/576.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.52

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