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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.98, 867.28 and 253.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.98, 867.28 and 253.37 is: 380.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.98 : 867.28 = 253.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.98/867.28 = 253.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.98x = 867.28 × 253.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.98x = 219,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,742.73/577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.19

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