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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.36, 866.35 and 381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.36, 866.35 and 381.88 is: 573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.36 : 866.35 = 381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.36/866.35 = 381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.36x = 866.35 × 381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.36x = 330,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,837.41/577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.02

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