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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.70, 865.93 and 372.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.70, 865.93 and 372.66 is: 558.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.70 : 865.93 = 372.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.70/865.93 = 372.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.70x = 865.93 × 372.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.70x = 322,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,697.47/577.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.59

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