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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.68, 866.64 and 288.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.68, 866.64 and 288.78 is: 433.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.68 : 866.64 = 288.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.68/866.64 = 288.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.68x = 866.64 × 288.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.68x = 250,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,268.30/577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.23

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