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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.69, 865.77 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.69, 865.77 and 265.22 is: 397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.69 : 865.77 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.69/865.77 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.69x = 865.77 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.69x = 229,621.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,621.60/577.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.48

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