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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.73, 865.06 and 247.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.73, 865.06 and 247.67 is: 371.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.73 : 865.06 = 247.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.73/865.06 = 247.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.73x = 865.06 × 247.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.73x = 214,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,243.85/576.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.48

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