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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.78, 863.58 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.78, 863.58 and 251.06 is: 376.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.78 : 863.58 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.78/863.58 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.78x = 863.58 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.78x = 216,810.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,810.39/575.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.55

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