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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.76, 866.16 and 403.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.76, 866.16 and 403.93 is: 605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.76 : 866.16 = 403.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.76/866.16 = 403.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.76x = 866.16 × 403.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.76x = 349,868.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,868.01/577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.56

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