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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.30, 863.96 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.30, 863.96 and 251.44 is: 376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.30 : 863.96 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.30/863.96 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.30x = 863.96 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.30x = 217,234.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,234.10/576.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.95

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