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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.80, 865.14 and 251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.80, 865.14 and 251.93 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.80 : 865.14 = 251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.80/865.14 = 251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.80x = 865.14 × 251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.80x = 217,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,954.72/576.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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