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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.80, 867.24 and 360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.80, 867.24 and 360.72 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.80 : 867.24 = 360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.80/867.24 = 360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.80x = 867.24 × 360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.80x = 312,830.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,830.81/577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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