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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.15, 863.59 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.15, 863.59 and 346.20 is: 518.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.15 : 863.59 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.15/863.59 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.15x = 863.59 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.15x = 298,974.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,974.86/577.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.02

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