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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.84, 866.98 and 346.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.84, 866.98 and 346.89 is: 520.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.84 : 866.98 = 346.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.84/866.98 = 346.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.84x = 866.98 × 346.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.84x = 300,751.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,751.52/577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.47

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