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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.01, 864.29 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.01, 864.29 and 302.37 is: 453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.01 : 864.29 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.01/864.29 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.01x = 864.29 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.01x = 261,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,335.37/576.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.70

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