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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.84, 864.04 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.84, 864.04 and 370.36 is: 554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.84 : 864.04 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.84/864.04 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.84x = 864.04 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.84x = 320,005.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,005.85/576.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.76

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