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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.36, 863.76 and 301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.36, 863.76 and 301.89 is: 452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.36 : 863.76 = 301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.36/863.76 = 301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.36x = 863.76 × 301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.36x = 260,760.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,760.51/576.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.43

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