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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.58, 866.37 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.58, 866.37 and 252.91 is: 379.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.58 : 866.37 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.58/866.37 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.58x = 866.37 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.58x = 219,113.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,113.64/577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.37

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