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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.92, 865.43 and 206.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.92, 865.43 and 206.81 is: 310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.92 : 865.43 = 206.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.92/865.43 = 206.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.92x = 865.43 × 206.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.92x = 178,974.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,974.22/576.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.23

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