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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.27, 864.77 and 346.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.27, 864.77 and 346.35 is: 518.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.27 : 864.77 = 346.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.27/864.77 = 346.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.27x = 864.77 × 346.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.27x = 299,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,513.09/577.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.85

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