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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.34, 864.53 and 206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.34, 864.53 and 206.26 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.34 : 864.53 = 206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.34/864.53 = 206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.34x = 864.53 × 206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.34x = 178,312.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,312.60/576.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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