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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.61, 866.86 and 403.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.61, 866.86 and 403.14 is: 605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.61 : 866.86 = 403.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.61/866.86 = 403.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.61x = 866.86 × 403.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.61x = 349,467.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,467.10/577.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.03

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