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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.77, 865.52 and 346.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.77, 865.52 and 346.85 is: 519.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.77 : 865.52 = 346.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.77/865.52 = 346.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.77x = 865.52 × 346.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.77x = 300,205.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,205.61/577.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.59

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