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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.20, 866.12 and 252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.20, 866.12 and 252.80 is: 379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.20 : 866.12 = 252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.20/866.12 = 252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.20x = 866.12 × 252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.20x = 218,955.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,955.14/577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.34

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