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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.77, 873.63 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.77, 873.63 and 377.44 is: 565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.77 : 873.63 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.77/873.63 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.77x = 873.63 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.77x = 329,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,740.72/582.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.81

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