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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.79, 867.09 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.79, 867.09 and 361.52 is: 542.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.79 : 867.09 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.79/867.09 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.79x = 867.09 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.79x = 313,470.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,470.38/577.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.53

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