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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.86, 865.53 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.86, 865.53 and 252 is: 378.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.86 : 865.53 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.86/865.53 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.86x = 865.53 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.86x = 218,113.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,113.56/576.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.11

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