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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.40, 866.04 and 288.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.40, 866.04 and 288.60 is: 432.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.40 : 866.04 = 288.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.40/866.04 = 288.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.40x = 866.04 × 288.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.40x = 249,939.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,939.14/577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.87

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