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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.54, 864.42 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.54, 864.42 and 371.04 is: 556.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.54 : 864.42 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.54/864.42 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.54x = 864.42 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.54x = 320,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,734.40/576.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.31

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