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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.70, 864.57 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.70, 864.57 and 251.83 is: 377.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.70 : 864.57 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.70/864.57 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.70x = 864.57 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.70x = 217,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,724.66/576.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.54

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