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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.77, 864.53 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.77, 864.53 and 346.80 is: 518.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.77 : 864.53 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.77/864.53 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.77x = 864.53 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.77x = 299,820.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,820.73/577.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.93

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