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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.52, 865.03 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.52, 865.03 and 302.54 is: 453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.52 : 865.03 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.52/865.03 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.52x = 865.03 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.52x = 261,710.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,710.91/576.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.95

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