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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.97, 867.15 and 253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.97, 867.15 and 253.55 is: 380.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.97 : 867.15 = 253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.97/867.15 = 253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.97x = 867.15 × 253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.97x = 219,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,865.88/577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.41

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