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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.36, 864.64 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.36, 864.64 and 251.72 is: 377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.36 : 864.64 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.36/864.64 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.36x = 864.64 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.36x = 217,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,647.18/576.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.62

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