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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.24, 866.27 and 252.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.24, 866.27 and 252.43 is: 378.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.24 : 866.27 = 252.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.24/866.27 = 252.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.24x = 866.27 × 252.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.24x = 218,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,672.54/577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.82

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