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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.59, 864.91 and 206.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.59, 864.91 and 206.43 is: 309.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.59 : 864.91 = 206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.59/864.91 = 206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.59x = 864.91 × 206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.59x = 178,538.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,538.62/576.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.64

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