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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.13, 865.26 and 299.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.13, 865.26 and 299.19 is: 448.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.13 : 865.26 = 299.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.13/865.26 = 299.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.13x = 865.26 × 299.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.13x = 258,877.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,877.14/577.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.56

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