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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.35, 865.51 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.35, 865.51 and 252.54 is: 378.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.35 : 865.51 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.35/865.51 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.35x = 865.51 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.35x = 218,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,575.90/577.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.58

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