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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.80, 866.88 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.80, 866.88 and 253.44 is: 380.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.80 : 866.88 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.80/866.88 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.80x = 866.88 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.80x = 219,702.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,702.07/577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.24

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