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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.76, 865.95 and 303.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.76, 865.95 and 303.71 is: 455.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.76 : 865.95 = 303.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.76/865.95 = 303.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.76x = 865.95 × 303.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.76x = 262,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,993.34/577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.20

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