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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.76, 866.50 and 289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.76, 866.50 and 289.13 is: 433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.76 : 866.50 = 289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.76/866.50 = 289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.76x = 866.50 × 289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.76x = 250,531.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,531.15/577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.62

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