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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.22, 864.30 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.22, 864.30 and 404.10 is: 605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.22 : 864.30 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.22/864.30 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.22x = 864.30 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.22x = 349,263.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,263.63/577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.08

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