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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.26, 865.90 and 321.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.26, 865.90 and 321.30 is: 481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.26 : 865.90 = 321.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.26/865.90 = 321.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.26x = 865.90 × 321.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.26x = 278,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,212.06/577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.95

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