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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.88, 864.60 and 288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.88, 864.60 and 288.40 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.88 : 864.60 = 288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.88/864.60 = 288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.88x = 864.60 × 288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.88x = 249,347.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,347.40/576.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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