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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.74, 865.16 and 206.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.74, 865.16 and 206.63 is: 309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.74 : 865.16 = 206.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.74/865.16 = 206.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.74x = 865.16 × 206.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.74x = 178,762.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,762.65/576.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.95

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