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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 863.64 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 863.64 and 251.16 is: 376.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 863.64 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/863.64 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 863.64 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 216,911.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,911.82/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.58

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