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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.68, 867.41 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.68, 867.41 and 373.56 is: 560.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.68 : 867.41 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.68/867.41 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.68x = 867.41 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.68x = 324,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,030.84/577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.92

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