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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.32, 865.22 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.32, 865.22 and 302.54 is: 454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.32 : 865.22 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.32/865.22 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.32x = 865.22 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.32x = 261,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,757.82/576.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.19

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