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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.80, 864.98 and 371.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.80, 864.98 and 371.76 is: 556.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.80 : 864.98 = 371.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.80/864.98 = 371.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.80x = 864.98 × 371.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.80x = 321,561.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,561.26/577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.53

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