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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.27, 863.91 and 251.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.27, 863.91 and 251.39 is: 376.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.27 : 863.91 = 251.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.27/863.91 = 251.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.27x = 863.91 × 251.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.27x = 217,178.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,178.33/576.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.87

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