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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.95, 866.49 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.95, 866.49 and 248.50 is: 372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.95 : 866.49 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.95/866.49 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.95x = 866.49 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.95x = 215,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,322.77/577.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.56

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