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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 865.06 and 303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 865.06 and 303.11 is: 454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 865.06 = 303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/865.06 = 303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 865.06 × 303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 262,204.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,204.01/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.30

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