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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.39, 865.60 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.39, 865.60 and 252.51 is: 378.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.39 : 865.60 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.39/865.60 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.39x = 865.60 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.39x = 218,572.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,572.66/577.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.55

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