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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.05, 865.87 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.05, 865.87 and 252.44 is: 378.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.05 : 865.87 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.05/865.87 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.05x = 865.87 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.05x = 218,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,580.22/577.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.79

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