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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.78, 866.58 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.78, 866.58 and 253.06 is: 379.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.78 : 866.58 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.78/866.58 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.78x = 866.58 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.78x = 219,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,296.73/577.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.55

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