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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.84, 864.84 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.84, 864.84 and 206.52 is: 309.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.84 : 864.84 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.84/864.84 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.84x = 864.84 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.84x = 178,606.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,606.76/576.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.63

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