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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.73, 865.50 and 252.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.73, 865.50 and 252.19 is: 378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.73 : 865.50 = 252.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.73/865.50 = 252.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.73x = 865.50 × 252.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.73x = 218,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,270.45/576.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.46

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