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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.92, 866.35 and 372.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.92, 866.35 and 372.54 is: 558.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.92 : 866.35 = 372.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.92/866.35 = 372.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.92x = 866.35 × 372.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.92x = 322,750.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,750.03/577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.47

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