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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.19, 866.03 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.19, 866.03 and 303.55 is: 455.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.19 : 866.03 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.19/866.03 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.19x = 866.03 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.19x = 262,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,879.72/577.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.45

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