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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.42, 865.82 and 252.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.42, 865.82 and 252.41 is: 378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.42 : 865.82 = 252.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.42/865.82 = 252.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.42x = 865.82 × 252.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.42x = 218,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,537.30/577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.47

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