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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.36, 866.36 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.36, 866.36 and 252.72 is: 379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.36 : 866.36 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.36/866.36 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.36x = 866.36 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.36x = 218,947.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,947.13/577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.22

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