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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 866.40 and 572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 866.40 and 572.20 is: 858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 866.40 = 572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/866.40 = 572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 866.40 × 572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 495,754.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,754.08/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.30

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