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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.95, 864.99 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.95, 864.99 and 247.50 is: 371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.95 : 864.99 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.95/864.99 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.95x = 864.99 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.95x = 214,085.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,085.03/576.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.07

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