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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.49, 864.78 and 251.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.49, 864.78 and 251.86 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.49 : 864.78 = 251.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.49/864.78 = 251.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.49x = 864.78 × 251.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.49x = 217,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,803.49/576.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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