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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.12, 865.50 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.12, 865.50 and 252.40 is: 378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.12 : 865.50 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.12/865.50 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.12x = 865.50 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.12x = 218,452.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,452.20/577.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.52

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