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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.96, 865.86 and 371.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.96, 865.86 and 371.86 is: 557.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.96 : 865.86 = 371.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.96/865.86 = 371.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.96x = 865.86 × 371.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.96x = 321,978.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,978.70/577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.10

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