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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.18, 865.76 and 252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.18, 865.76 and 252.47 is: 378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.18 : 865.76 = 252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.18/865.76 = 252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.18x = 865.76 × 252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.18x = 218,578.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,578.43/577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.70

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