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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.72, 866.58 and 382.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.72, 866.58 and 382.67 is: 574.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.72 : 866.58 = 382.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.72/866.58 = 382.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.72x = 866.58 × 382.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.72x = 331,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,614.17/577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.01

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