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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.39, 866.28 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.39, 866.28 and 248.18 is: 372.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.39 : 866.28 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.39/866.28 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.39x = 866.28 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.39x = 214,991.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,991.20/577.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.35

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