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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.20, 867.60 and 566.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.20, 867.60 and 566.40 is: 851.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.20 : 867.60 = 566.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.20/867.60 = 566.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.20x = 867.60 × 566.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.20x = 491,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,408.64/577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.37

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