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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 864.45 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 864.45 and 357.03 is: 534.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 864.45 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/864.45 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 864.45 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 308,634.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,634.58/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.82

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