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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 865.53 and 383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 865.53 and 383.26 is: 574.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 865.53 = 383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/865.53 = 383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 865.53 × 383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 331,723.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,723.03/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.89

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