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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.20, 864.62 and 251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.20, 864.62 and 251.80 is: 377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.20 : 864.62 = 251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.20/864.62 = 251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.20x = 864.62 × 251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.20x = 217,711.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,711.32/576.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.84

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