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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.03, 863.64 and 251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.03, 863.64 and 251.22 is: 376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.03 : 863.64 = 251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.03/863.64 = 251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.03x = 863.64 × 251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.03x = 216,963.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,963.64/576.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.65

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