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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.53, 865.89 and 284.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.53, 865.89 and 284.92 is: 427.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.53 : 865.89 = 284.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.53/865.89 = 284.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.53x = 865.89 × 284.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.53x = 246,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,707.21/577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.18

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