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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.83, 863.79 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.83, 863.79 and 251.22 is: 376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.83 : 863.79 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.83/863.79 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.83x = 863.79 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.83x = 217,001.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,001.32/575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.85

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