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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.75, 866.63 and 361.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.75, 866.63 and 361.75 is: 542.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.75 : 866.63 = 361.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.75/866.63 = 361.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.75x = 866.63 × 361.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.75x = 313,503.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,503.40/577.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.63

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