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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.16, 865.86 and 252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.16, 865.86 and 252.56 is: 378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.16 : 865.86 = 252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.16/865.86 = 252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.16x = 865.86 × 252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.16x = 218,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,681.60/577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.89

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