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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.89, 866.55 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.89, 866.55 and 253.14 is: 379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.89 : 866.55 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.89/866.55 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.89x = 866.55 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.89x = 219,358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,358.47/577.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.59

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