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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.90, 866.98 and 253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.90, 866.98 and 253.30 is: 380.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.90 : 866.98 = 253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.90/866.98 = 253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.90x = 866.98 × 253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.90x = 219,606.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,606.03/577.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.01

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