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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.35, 864.01 and 251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.35, 864.01 and 251.54 is: 377.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.35 : 864.01 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.35/864.01 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.35x = 864.01 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.35x = 217,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,333.08/576.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.09

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