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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.67, 867.02 and 382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.67, 867.02 and 382.13 is: 573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.67 : 867.02 = 382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.67/867.02 = 382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.67x = 867.02 × 382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.67x = 331,314.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,314.35/577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.54

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