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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.35, 866.03 and 523.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.35, 866.03 and 523.08 is: 784.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.35 : 866.03 = 523.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.35/866.03 = 523.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.35x = 866.03 × 523.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.35x = 453,000.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,000.36/577.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.62

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