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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.29, 866.24 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.29, 866.24 and 252.68 is: 379.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.29 : 866.24 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.29/866.24 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.29x = 866.24 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.29x = 218,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,881.52/577.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.15

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