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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.08, 861.67 and 300.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.08, 861.67 and 300.76 is: 450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.08 : 861.67 = 300.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.08/861.67 = 300.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.08x = 861.67 × 300.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.08x = 259,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,150.06/575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.64

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