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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.72, 865.08 and 252.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.72, 865.08 and 252.09 is: 378.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.72 : 865.08 = 252.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.72/865.08 = 252.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.72x = 865.08 × 252.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.72x = 218,078.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,078.02/576.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.14

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