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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.90, 866.33 and 253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.90, 866.33 and 253.01 is: 379.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.90 : 866.33 = 253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.90/866.33 = 253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.90x = 866.33 × 253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.90x = 219,190.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,190.15/577.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.29

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