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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.03, 864.43 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.03, 864.43 and 346.10 is: 518.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.03 : 864.43 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.03/864.43 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.03x = 864.43 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.03x = 299,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,179.22/577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.48

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