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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.37, 866.06 and 441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.37, 866.06 and 441.18 is: 661.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.37 : 866.06 = 441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.37/866.06 = 441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.37x = 866.06 × 441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.37x = 382,086.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,086.14/577.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.78

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