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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.53, 866.67 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.53, 866.67 and 303.54 is: 455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.53 : 866.67 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.53/866.67 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.53x = 866.67 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.53x = 263,069.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,069.01/577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.51

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