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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.65, 865.89 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.65, 865.89 and 252.96 is: 379.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.65 : 865.89 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.65/865.89 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.65x = 865.89 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.65x = 219,035.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,035.53/577.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.18

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