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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 864.24 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 864.24 and 287.76 is: 431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 864.24 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/864.24 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 864.24 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 248,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,693.70/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.22

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