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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.94, 866.94 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.94, 866.94 and 253.31 is: 379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.94 : 866.94 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.94/866.94 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.94x = 866.94 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.94x = 219,604.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,604.57/577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.98

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