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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.50, 864.68 and 247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.50, 864.68 and 247.48 is: 371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.50 : 864.68 = 247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.50/864.68 = 247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.50x = 864.68 × 247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.50x = 213,991.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,991.01/576.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.19

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