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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.68, 864.63 and 371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.68, 864.63 and 371.72 is: 556.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.68 : 864.63 = 371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.68/864.63 = 371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.68x = 864.63 × 371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.68x = 321,395.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,395.94/577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.36

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