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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 865.08 and 382.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 865.08 and 382.05 is: 572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 865.08 = 382.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/865.08 = 382.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 865.08 × 382.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 330,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,503.81/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.81

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