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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.58, 864.87 and 251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.58, 864.87 and 251.91 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.58 : 864.87 = 251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.58/864.87 = 251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.58x = 864.87 × 251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.58x = 217,869.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,869.40/576.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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