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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.97, 865.65 and 252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.97, 865.65 and 252.55 is: 378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.97 : 865.65 = 252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.97/865.65 = 252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.97x = 865.65 × 252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.97x = 218,619.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,619.91/576.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.91

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