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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.31, 864.63 and 247.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.31, 864.63 and 247.07 is: 370.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.31 : 864.63 = 247.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.31/864.63 = 247.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.31x = 864.63 × 247.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.31x = 213,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,626.30/576.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.68

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