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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.85, 866.16 and 253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.85, 866.16 and 253.24 is: 379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.85 : 866.16 = 253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.85/866.16 = 253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.85x = 866.16 × 253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.85x = 219,344.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,344.19/577.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.59

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