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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.55, 865.46 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.55, 865.46 and 343.04 is: 514.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.55 : 865.46 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.55/865.46 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.55x = 865.46 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.55x = 296,883.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,883.93/577.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.04

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