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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.21, 863.83 and 357.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.21, 863.83 and 357.75 is: 535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.21 : 863.83 = 357.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.21/863.83 = 357.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.21x = 863.83 × 357.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.21x = 309,035.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,035.18/577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.39

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