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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.88, 865.30 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.88, 865.30 and 206.68 is: 310.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.88 : 865.30 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.88/865.30 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.88x = 865.30 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.88x = 178,840.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,840.20/576.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.01

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