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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.77, 865.13 and 345.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.77, 865.13 and 345.82 is: 518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.77 : 865.13 = 345.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.77/865.13 = 345.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.77x = 865.13 × 345.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.77x = 299,178.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,178.93/576.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.71

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