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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.37, 866.38 and 346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.37, 866.38 and 346.82 is: 520.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.37 : 866.38 = 346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.37/866.38 = 346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.37x = 866.38 × 346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.37x = 300,477.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,477.91/577.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.43

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