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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.88, 865.77 and 252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.88, 865.77 and 252.47 is: 378.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.88 : 865.77 = 252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.88/865.77 = 252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.88x = 865.77 × 252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.88x = 218,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,580.95/576.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.90

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