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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.16, 865.06 and 303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.16, 865.06 and 303.10 is: 454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.16 : 865.06 = 303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.16/865.06 = 303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.16x = 865.06 × 303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.16x = 262,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,199.69/577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.29

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