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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.15, 863.71 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.15, 863.71 and 251.26 is: 376.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.15 : 863.71 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.15/863.71 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.15x = 863.71 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.15x = 217,015.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,015.77/576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.67

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