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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.28, 864.73 and 251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.28, 864.73 and 251.27 is: 377.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.28 : 864.73 = 251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.28/864.73 = 251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.28x = 864.73 × 251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.28x = 217,280.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,280.08/576.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.04

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