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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.49, 866.16 and 383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.49, 866.16 and 383.67 is: 575.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.49 : 866.16 = 383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.49/866.16 = 383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.49x = 866.16 × 383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.49x = 332,319.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,319.61/577.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.46

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