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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578.20, 866.48 and 252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578.20, 866.48 and 252.88 is: 378.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578.20 : 866.48 = 252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578.20/866.48 = 252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578.20x = 866.48 × 252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578.20x = 219,115.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,115.46/578.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.96

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