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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.06, 864.98 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.06, 864.98 and 346.02 is: 518.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.06 : 864.98 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.06/864.98 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.06x = 864.98 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.06x = 299,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,300.38/577.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.66

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