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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.67, 866.51 and 382.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.67, 866.51 and 382.64 is: 573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.67 : 866.51 = 382.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.67/866.51 = 382.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.67x = 866.51 × 382.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.67x = 331,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,555.14/577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.96

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