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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.20, 866.48 and 573.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.20, 866.48 and 573.15 is: 860.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.20 : 866.48 = 573.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.20/866.48 = 573.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.20x = 866.48 × 573.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.20x = 496,620.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,620.15/577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.40

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