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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.76, 864.58 and 369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.76, 864.58 and 369.68 is: 553.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.76 : 864.58 = 369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.76/864.58 = 369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.76x = 864.58 × 369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.76x = 319,617.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,617.93/577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.20

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