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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.70, 865.90 and 248.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.70, 865.90 and 248.55 is: 372.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.70 : 865.90 = 248.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.70/865.90 = 248.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.70x = 865.90 × 248.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.70x = 215,219.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,219.45/577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.55

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