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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 866.43 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 866.43 and 381.51 is: 572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 866.43 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/866.43 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 866.43 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 330,551.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,551.71/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.80

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