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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.26, 864.39 and 251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.26, 864.39 and 251.85 is: 377.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.26 : 864.39 = 251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.26/864.39 = 251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.26x = 864.39 × 251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.26x = 217,696.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,696.62/576.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.78

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