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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.68, 866.04 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.68, 866.04 and 416.40 is: 624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.68 : 866.04 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.68/866.04 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.68x = 866.04 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.68x = 360,619.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,619.06/577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.25

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