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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.95, 866.43 and 253.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.95, 866.43 and 253.08 is: 379.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.95 : 866.43 = 253.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.95/866.43 = 253.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.95x = 866.43 × 253.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.95x = 219,276.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,276.10/577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.40

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