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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.50, 866.28 and 401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.50, 866.28 and 401.46 is: 602.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.50 : 866.28 = 401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.50/866.28 = 401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.50x = 866.28 × 401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.50x = 347,776.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,776.77/577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.21

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