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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.26, 866.16 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.26, 866.16 and 284.31 is: 426.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.26 : 866.16 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.26/866.16 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.26x = 866.16 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.26x = 246,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,257.95/577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.60

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