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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.86, 866.28 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.86, 866.28 and 372.54 is: 558.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.86 : 866.28 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.86/866.28 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.86x = 866.28 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.86x = 322,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,723.95/577.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.48

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