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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.14, 865.98 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.14, 865.98 and 252.72 is: 379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.14 : 865.98 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.14/865.98 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.14x = 865.98 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.14x = 218,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,850.47/577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.20

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