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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 865.80 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 865.80 and 284.80 is: 427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 865.80 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/865.80 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 865.80 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 246,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,579.84/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.32

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