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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.57, 864.89 and 252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.57, 864.89 and 252.17 is: 378.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.57 : 864.89 = 252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.57/864.89 = 252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.57x = 864.89 × 252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.57x = 218,099.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,099.31/576.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.27

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