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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.05, 865.92 and 371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.05, 865.92 and 371.68 is: 557.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.05 : 865.92 = 371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.05/865.92 = 371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.05x = 865.92 × 371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.05x = 321,840.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,840.02/577.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.73

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