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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.90, 865.04 and 247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.90, 865.04 and 247.63 is: 371.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.90 : 865.04 = 247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.90/865.04 = 247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.90x = 865.04 × 247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.90x = 214,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,212.25/576.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.32

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