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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.55, 865.51 and 371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.55, 865.51 and 371.81 is: 557.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.55 : 865.51 = 371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.55/865.51 = 371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.55x = 865.51 × 371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.55x = 321,805.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,805.27/577.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.19

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