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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.92, 866.46 and 346.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.92, 866.46 and 346.80 is: 519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.92 : 866.46 = 346.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.92/866.46 = 346.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.92x = 866.46 × 346.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.92x = 300,488.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,488.33/577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.95

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