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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.73, 865.92 and 284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.73, 865.92 and 284.60 is: 426.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.73 : 865.92 = 284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.73/865.92 = 284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.73x = 865.92 × 284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.73x = 246,436.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,436.50/577.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.56

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