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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.66, 864.38 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.66, 864.38 and 251.96 is: 377.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.66 : 864.38 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.66/864.38 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.66x = 864.38 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.66x = 217,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,789.18/576.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.67

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