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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.33, 866.25 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.33, 866.25 and 303.36 is: 455.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.33 : 866.25 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.33/866.25 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.33x = 866.25 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.33x = 262,785.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,785.60/577.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.17

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