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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.62, 867.18 and 371.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.62, 867.18 and 371.64 is: 557.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.62 : 867.18 = 371.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.62/867.18 = 371.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.62x = 867.18 × 371.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.62x = 322,278.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,278.78/577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.94

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