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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.44, 866.44 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.44, 866.44 and 252.76 is: 379.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.44 : 866.44 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.44/866.44 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.44x = 866.44 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.44x = 219,001.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,001.37/577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.26

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