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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.90, 865.90 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.90, 865.90 and 361.02 is: 540.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.90 : 865.90 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.90/865.90 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.90x = 865.90 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.90x = 312,607.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,607.22/577.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.94

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