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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.38, 865.70 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.38, 865.70 and 382.16 is: 573.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.38 : 865.70 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.38/865.70 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.38x = 865.70 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.38x = 330,835.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,835.91/577.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.00

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