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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.42, 864.24 and 360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.42, 864.24 and 360.88 is: 540.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.42 : 864.24 = 360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.42/864.24 = 360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.42x = 864.24 × 360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.42x = 311,886.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,886.93/577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.14

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