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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.98, 867.24 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.98, 867.24 and 361.44 is: 542.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.98 : 867.24 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.98/867.24 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.98x = 867.24 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.98x = 313,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,455.23/577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.33

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