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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.34, 865.66 and 248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.34, 865.66 and 248.04 is: 371.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.34 : 865.66 = 248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.34/865.66 = 248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.34x = 865.66 × 248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.34x = 214,716.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,716.41/577.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.91

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