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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.38, 866.07 and 512.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.38, 866.07 and 512.22 is: 768.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.38 : 866.07 = 512.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.38/866.07 = 512.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.38x = 866.07 × 512.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.38x = 443,618.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,618.38/577.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.33

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