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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.02, 863.54 and 251.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.02, 863.54 and 251.14 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.02 : 863.54 = 251.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.02/863.54 = 251.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.02x = 863.54 × 251.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.02x = 216,863.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,863.86/576.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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