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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.61, 864.61 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.61, 864.61 and 345.76 is: 518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.61 : 864.61 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.61/864.61 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.61x = 864.61 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.61x = 298,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,941.50/576.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.45

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