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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.95, 865.55 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.95, 865.55 and 264.44 is: 396.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.95 : 865.55 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.95/865.55 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.95x = 865.55 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.95x = 228,888.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,888.87/576.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.73

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