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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.18, 864.27 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.18, 864.27 and 251.46 is: 377.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.18 : 864.27 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.18/864.27 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.18x = 864.27 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.18x = 217,329.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,329.33/576.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.19

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