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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.74, 866.93 and 253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.74, 866.93 and 253.10 is: 379.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.74 : 866.93 = 253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.74/866.93 = 253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.74x = 866.93 × 253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.74x = 219,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,414.38/577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.78

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