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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.54, 866.40 and 253.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.54, 866.40 and 253.18 is: 379.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.54 : 866.40 = 253.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.54/866.40 = 253.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.54x = 866.40 × 253.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.54x = 219,355.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,355.15/577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.81

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