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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.80, 867.30 and 346.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.80, 867.30 and 346.92 is: 520.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.80 : 867.30 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.80/867.30 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.80x = 867.30 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.80x = 300,883.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,883.72/577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.74

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