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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.97, 865.58 and 247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.97, 865.58 and 247.91 is: 371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.97 : 865.58 = 247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.97/865.58 = 247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.97x = 865.58 × 247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.97x = 214,580.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,580.37/576.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.91

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