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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.18, 865.45 and 252.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.18, 865.45 and 252.37 is: 378.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.18 : 865.45 = 252.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.18/865.45 = 252.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.18x = 865.45 × 252.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.18x = 218,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,413.62/577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.42

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