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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.26, 865.26 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.26, 865.26 and 303.12 is: 454.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.26 : 865.26 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.26/865.26 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.26x = 865.26 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.26x = 262,277.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,277.61/577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.35

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