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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.36, 866 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.36, 866 and 252.96 is: 379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.36 : 866 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.36/866 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.36x = 866 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.36x = 219,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,063.36/577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.42

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