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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.94, 866.30 and 346.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.94, 866.30 and 346.41 is: 519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.94 : 866.30 = 346.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.94/866.30 = 346.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.94x = 866.30 × 346.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.94x = 300,093.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,093.25/577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.25

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