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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.22, 867.56 and 382.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.22, 867.56 and 382.88 is: 575.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.22 : 867.56 = 382.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.22/867.56 = 382.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.22x = 867.56 × 382.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.22x = 332,171.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,171.37/577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.47

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