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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.40, 865.52 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.40, 865.52 and 252.68 is: 378.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.40 : 865.52 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.40/865.52 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.40x = 865.52 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.40x = 218,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,699.59/577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.77

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