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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 865.16 and 381.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 865.16 and 381.99 is: 572.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 865.16 = 381.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/865.16 = 381.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 865.16 × 381.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 330,482.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,482.47/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.44

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