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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.21, 865.76 and 357.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.21, 865.76 and 357.87 is: 536.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.21 : 865.76 = 357.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.21/865.76 = 357.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.21x = 865.76 × 357.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.21x = 309,829.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,829.53/577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.77

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