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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 865.01 and 285.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 865.01 and 285.29 is: 427.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 865.01 = 285.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/865.01 = 285.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 865.01 × 285.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 246,778.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,778.70/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.25

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