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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.95, 864.93 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.95, 864.93 and 252.08 is: 377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.95 : 864.93 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.95/864.93 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.95x = 864.93 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.95x = 218,031.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,031.55/576.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.90

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