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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.84, 864.02 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.84, 864.02 and 370.96 is: 555.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.84 : 864.02 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.84/864.02 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.84x = 864.02 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.84x = 320,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,516.86/576.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.64

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