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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.40, 865.56 and 288.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.40, 865.56 and 288.50 is: 432.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.40 : 865.56 = 288.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.40/865.56 = 288.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.40x = 865.56 × 288.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.40x = 249,714.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,714.06/577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.48

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