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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.77, 867.24 and 303.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.77, 867.24 and 303.81 is: 456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.77 : 867.24 = 303.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.77/867.24 = 303.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.77x = 867.24 × 303.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.77x = 263,476.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,476.18/577.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.02

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