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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.41, 864.72 and 404.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.41, 864.72 and 404.25 is: 605.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.41 : 864.72 = 404.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.41/864.72 = 404.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.41x = 864.72 × 404.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.41x = 349,563.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,563.06/577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.40

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