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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.86, 864.20 and 251.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.86, 864.20 and 251.32 is: 377.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.86 : 864.20 = 251.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.86/864.20 = 251.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.86x = 864.20 × 251.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.86x = 217,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,190.74/575.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.16

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