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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.44, 866.76 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.44, 866.76 and 321.12 is: 482.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.44 : 866.76 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.44/866.76 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.44x = 866.76 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.44x = 278,333.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,333.97/577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.01

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