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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.94, 866.94 and 248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.94, 866.94 and 248.84 is: 373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.94 : 866.94 = 248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.94/866.94 = 248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.94x = 866.94 × 248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.94x = 215,729.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,729.35/577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.27

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