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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.86, 867.20 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.86, 867.20 and 289.50 is: 434.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.86 : 867.20 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.86/867.20 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.86x = 867.20 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.86x = 251,052.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,052.95/577.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.45

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