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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.79, 865.23 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.79, 865.23 and 361.74 is: 542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.79 : 865.23 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.79/865.23 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.79x = 865.23 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.79x = 312,988.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,988.30/576.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.64

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