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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.91, 865.60 and 371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.91, 865.60 and 371.81 is: 556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.91 : 865.60 = 371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.91/865.60 = 371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.91x = 865.60 × 371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.91x = 321,838.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,838.74/577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.90

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