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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.70, 863.55 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.70, 863.55 and 251.70 is: 377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.70 : 863.55 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.70/863.55 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.70x = 863.55 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.70x = 217,355.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,355.54/575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.55

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