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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.77, 864.48 and 345.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.77, 864.48 and 345.83 is: 518.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.77 : 864.48 = 345.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.77/864.48 = 345.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.77x = 864.48 × 345.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.77x = 298,963.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,963.12/576.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.34

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