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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.52, 865.08 and 252.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.52, 865.08 and 252.11 is: 378.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.52 : 865.08 = 252.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.52/865.08 = 252.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.52x = 865.08 × 252.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.52x = 218,097.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,097.48/576.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.30

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