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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.10, 865.75 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.10, 865.75 and 303.27 is: 454.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.10 : 865.75 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.10/865.75 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.10x = 865.75 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.10x = 262,556.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,556.00/577.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.96

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