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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.10, 864.30 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.10, 864.30 and 358.40 is: 536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.10 : 864.30 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.10/864.30 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.10x = 864.30 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.10x = 309,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,765.12/577.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.76

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