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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.45, 866.29 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.45, 866.29 and 265.12 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.45 : 866.29 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.45/866.29 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.45x = 866.29 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.45x = 229,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,672.60/577.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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