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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.80, 864.96 and 360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.80, 864.96 and 360.40 is: 540.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.80 : 864.96 = 360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.80/864.96 = 360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.80x = 864.96 × 360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.80x = 311,731.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,731.58/576.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.45

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