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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.06, 863.49 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.06, 863.49 and 251.34 is: 376.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.06 : 863.49 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.06/863.49 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.06x = 863.49 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.06x = 217,029.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,029.58/576.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.75

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