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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.84, 865.52 and 371.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.84, 865.52 and 371.96 is: 557.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.84 : 865.52 = 371.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.84/865.52 = 371.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.84x = 865.52 × 371.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.84x = 321,938.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,938.82/577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.14

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