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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.51, 866.27 and 248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.51, 866.27 and 248.42 is: 372.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.51 : 866.27 = 248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.51/866.27 = 248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.51x = 866.27 × 248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.51x = 215,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,201.49/577.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.64

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