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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577, 864.40 and 342.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577, 864.40 and 342.02 is: 512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577 : 864.40 = 342.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577/864.40 = 342.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577x = 864.40 × 342.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577x = 295,642.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,642.09/577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.38

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