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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.58, 866.55 and 252.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.58, 866.55 and 252.77 is: 379.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.58 : 866.55 = 252.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.58/866.55 = 252.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.58x = 866.55 × 252.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.58x = 219,037.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,037.84/577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.23

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