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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 866.70 and 331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 866.70 and 331.36 is: 497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 866.70 = 331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/866.70 = 331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 866.70 × 331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 287,189.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,189.71/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.21

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