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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.43, 865.72 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.43, 865.72 and 382.19 is: 573.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.43 : 865.72 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.43/865.72 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.43x = 865.72 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.43x = 330,865.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,865.68/577.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.00

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