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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.72, 863.54 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.72, 863.54 and 251 is: 376.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.72 : 863.54 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.72/863.54 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.72x = 863.54 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.72x = 216,748.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,748.54/575.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.48

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