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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.64, 864.96 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.64, 864.96 and 288.16 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.64 : 864.96 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.64/864.96 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.64x = 864.96 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.64x = 249,246.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,246.87/576.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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