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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.26, 865.74 and 288.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.26, 865.74 and 288.63 is: 432.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.26 : 865.74 = 288.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.26/865.74 = 288.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.26x = 865.74 × 288.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.26x = 249,878.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,878.54/577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.87

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