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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.82, 866.73 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.82, 866.73 and 253.11 is: 379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.82 : 866.73 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.82/866.73 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.82x = 866.73 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.82x = 219,378.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,378.03/577.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.67

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