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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.38, 866.13 and 529.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.38, 866.13 and 529.59 is: 794.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.38 : 866.13 = 529.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.38/866.13 = 529.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.38x = 866.13 × 529.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.38x = 458,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,693.79/577.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.44

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