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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.13, 865.08 and 303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.13, 865.08 and 303.14 is: 454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.13 : 865.08 = 303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.13/865.08 = 303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.13x = 865.08 × 303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.13x = 262,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,242.51/577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.39

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