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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.91, 863.96 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.91, 863.96 and 251.28 is: 376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.91 : 863.96 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.91/863.96 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.91x = 863.96 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.91x = 217,094.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,094.61/575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.96

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