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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 864.42 and 530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 864.42 and 530.58 is: 795.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 864.42 = 530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/864.42 = 530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 864.42 × 530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 458,643.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,643.96/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.26

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