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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.72, 866.22 and 303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.72, 866.22 and 303.64 is: 455.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.72 : 866.22 = 303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.72/866.22 = 303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.72x = 866.22 × 303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.72x = 263,019.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,019.04/577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.27

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