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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.08, 864.12 and 251.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.08, 864.12 and 251.41 is: 377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.08 : 864.12 = 251.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.08/864.12 = 251.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.08x = 864.12 × 251.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.08x = 217,244.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,244.09/576.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.11

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