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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.14, 863.72 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.14, 863.72 and 251.26 is: 376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.14 : 863.72 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.14/863.72 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.14x = 863.72 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.14x = 217,018.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,018.29/576.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.68

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