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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.06, 865.56 and 247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.06, 865.56 and 247.90 is: 371.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.06 : 865.56 = 247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.06/865.56 = 247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.06x = 865.56 × 247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.06x = 214,572.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,572.32/577.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.84

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