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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.40, 864.58 and 251.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.40, 864.58 and 251.77 is: 377.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.40 : 864.58 = 251.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.40/864.58 = 251.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.40x = 864.58 × 251.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.40x = 217,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,672.89/576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.64

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