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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.96, 865.68 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.96, 865.68 and 252.24 is: 378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.96 : 865.68 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.96/865.68 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.96x = 865.68 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.96x = 218,359.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,359.12/576.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.46

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