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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.48, 865.58 and 252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.48, 865.58 and 252.22 is: 378.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.48 : 865.58 = 252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.48/865.58 = 252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.48x = 865.58 × 252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.48x = 218,316.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,316.59/577.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.05

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