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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.14, 865.80 and 362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.14, 865.80 and 362.22 is: 543.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.14 : 865.80 = 362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.14/865.80 = 362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.14x = 865.80 × 362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.14x = 313,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,610.08/577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.39

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