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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.37, 863.88 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.37, 863.88 and 251.38 is: 376.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.37 : 863.88 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.37/863.88 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.37x = 863.88 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.37x = 217,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,162.15/576.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.78

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