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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.80, 863.13 and 538.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.80, 863.13 and 538.18 is: 805.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.80 : 863.13 = 538.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.80/863.13 = 538.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.80x = 863.13 × 538.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.80x = 464,519.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,519.30/576.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.34

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