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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 865.70 and 288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 865.70 and 288.42 is: 432.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 865.70 = 288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/865.70 = 288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 865.70 × 288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 249,685.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,685.19/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.28

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