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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.93, 864.18 and 251.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.93, 864.18 and 251.25 is: 377.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.93 : 864.18 = 251.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.93/864.18 = 251.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.93x = 864.18 × 251.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.93x = 217,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,125.23/575.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.00

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