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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.80, 863.70 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.80, 863.70 and 251.80 is: 377.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.80 : 863.70 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.80/863.70 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.80x = 863.70 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.80x = 217,479.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,479.66/575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.70

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