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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577, 864.36 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577, 864.36 and 371.08 is: 555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577 : 864.36 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577/864.36 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577x = 864.36 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577x = 320,746.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,746.71/577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.89

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