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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.77, 864.02 and 345.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.77, 864.02 and 345.85 is: 518.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.77 : 864.02 = 345.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.77/864.02 = 345.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.77x = 864.02 × 345.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.77x = 298,820.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,820.02/576.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.10

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