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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.64, 865.38 and 302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.64, 865.38 and 302.78 is: 453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.64 : 865.38 = 302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.64/865.38 = 302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.64x = 865.38 × 302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.64x = 262,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,019.76/577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.60

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