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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.08, 863.16 and 301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.08, 863.16 and 301.76 is: 452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.08 : 863.16 = 301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.08/863.16 = 301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.08x = 863.16 × 301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.08x = 260,467.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,467.16/576.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.14

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