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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.35, 866.03 and 512.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.35, 866.03 and 512.42 is: 768.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.35 : 866.03 = 512.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.35/866.03 = 512.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.35x = 866.03 × 512.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.35x = 443,770.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,770.70/577.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.63

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