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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.28, 864.60 and 329.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.28, 864.60 and 329.92 is: 494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.28 : 864.60 = 329.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.28/864.60 = 329.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.28x = 864.60 × 329.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.28x = 285,248.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,248.83/577.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.13

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