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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.63, 864.41 and 359.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.63, 864.41 and 359.69 is: 539.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.63 : 864.41 = 359.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.63/864.41 = 359.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.63x = 864.41 × 359.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.63x = 310,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,913.51/576.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.19

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