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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 865.28 and 516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 865.28 and 516 is: 773.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 865.28 = 516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/865.28 = 516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 865.28 × 516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 446,484.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,484.48/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.00

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