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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.71, 865.92 and 416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.71, 865.92 and 416.10 is: 623.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.71 : 865.92 = 416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.71/865.92 = 416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.71x = 865.92 × 416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.71x = 360,309.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,309.31/577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.69

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