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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.96, 864.56 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.96, 864.56 and 251.88 is: 377.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.96 : 864.56 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.96/864.56 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.96x = 864.56 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.96x = 217,759.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,759.79/576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.43

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