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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.38, 864.92 and 251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.38, 864.92 and 251.68 is: 377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.38 : 864.92 = 251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.38/864.92 = 251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.38x = 864.92 × 251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.38x = 217,683.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,683.07/576.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.67

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