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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.94, 863.87 and 251.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.94, 863.87 and 251.30 is: 376.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.94 : 863.87 = 251.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.94/863.87 = 251.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.94x = 863.87 × 251.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.94x = 217,093.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,093.55/575.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.94

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