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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.29, 866.17 and 303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.29, 866.17 and 303.62 is: 455.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.29 : 866.17 = 303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.29/866.17 = 303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.29x = 866.17 × 303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.29x = 262,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,986.54/577.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.55

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