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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 865.89 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 865.89 and 252.60 is: 378.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 865.89 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/865.89 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 865.89 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 218,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,723.81/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.96

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