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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.73, 866.82 and 252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.73, 866.82 and 252.87 is: 379.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.73 : 866.82 = 252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.73/866.82 = 252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.73x = 866.82 × 252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.73x = 219,191.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,191.15/577.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.40

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