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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.63, 866.74 and 253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.63, 866.74 and 253.07 is: 379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.63 : 866.74 = 253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.63/866.74 = 253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.63x = 866.74 × 253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.63x = 219,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,345.89/577.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.74

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