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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 865.38 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 865.38 and 371.52 is: 557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 865.38 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/865.38 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 865.38 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 321,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,505.98/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.13

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