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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.68, 866.52 and 320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.68, 866.52 and 320.40 is: 480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.68 : 866.52 = 320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.68/866.52 = 320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.68x = 866.52 × 320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.68x = 277,633.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,633.01/577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.60

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