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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.95, 865.82 and 381.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.95, 865.82 and 381.53 is: 572.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.95 : 865.82 = 381.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.95/865.82 = 381.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.95x = 865.82 × 381.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.95x = 330,334.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,334.40/576.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.55

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