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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.05, 865.76 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.05, 865.76 and 346.20 is: 519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.05 : 865.76 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.05/865.76 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.05x = 865.76 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.05x = 299,724.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,724.38/577.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.41

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