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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.14, 863.99 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.14, 863.99 and 205.93 is: 308.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 863.99 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/863.99 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 863.99 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 177,916.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,916.11/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.81

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