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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.28, 867.11 and 346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.28, 867.11 and 346.61 is: 520.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.28 : 867.11 = 346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.28/867.11 = 346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.28x = 867.11 × 346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.28x = 300,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,542.93/577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.62

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