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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.71, 866.84 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.71, 866.84 and 289.17 is: 433.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.71 : 866.84 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.71/866.84 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.71x = 866.84 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.71x = 250,662.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,662.68/577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.89

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