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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 865.12 and 252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 865.12 and 252.45 is: 378.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 865.12 = 252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/865.12 = 252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 865.12 × 252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 218,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,399.54/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.40

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