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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.23, 864.31 and 247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.23, 864.31 and 247.17 is: 370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.23 : 864.31 = 247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.23/864.31 = 247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.23x = 864.31 × 247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.23x = 213,627.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,627.64/576.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.73

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