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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.83, 862.80 and 251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.83, 862.80 and 251.43 is: 376.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.83 : 862.80 = 251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.83/862.80 = 251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.83x = 862.80 × 251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.83x = 216,933.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,933.80/575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.73

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