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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.97, 866.05 and 346.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.97, 866.05 and 346.58 is: 519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.97 : 866.05 = 346.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.97/866.05 = 346.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.97x = 866.05 × 346.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.97x = 300,155.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,155.61/577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.33

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