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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.33, 866.62 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.33, 866.62 and 303.35 is: 455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.33 : 866.62 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.33/866.62 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.33x = 866.62 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.33x = 262,885.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,885.22/577.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.35

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