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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.03, 865.26 and 346.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.03, 865.26 and 346.18 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.03 : 865.26 = 346.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.03/865.26 = 346.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.03x = 865.26 × 346.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.03x = 299,535.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,535.71/577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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