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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.16, 863.52 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.16, 863.52 and 251.16 is: 376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.16 : 863.52 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.16/863.52 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.16x = 863.52 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.16x = 216,881.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,881.68/576.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.43

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