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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.85, 863.88 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.85, 863.88 and 251.22 is: 376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.85 : 863.88 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.85/863.88 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.85x = 863.88 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.85x = 217,023.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,023.93/575.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.88

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