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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.90, 864.41 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.90, 864.41 and 360.02 is: 539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.90 : 864.41 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.90/864.41 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.90x = 864.41 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.90x = 311,205.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,205.25/576.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.44

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