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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.17, 863.95 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.17, 863.95 and 251.16 is: 376.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.17 : 863.95 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.17/863.95 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.17x = 863.95 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.17x = 216,986.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,986.29/576.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.60

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