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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.77, 865.46 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.77, 865.46 and 252.36 is: 378.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.77 : 865.46 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.77/865.46 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.77x = 865.46 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.77x = 218,408.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,408.39/576.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.68

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