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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.91, 866.43 and 285.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.91, 866.43 and 285.32 is: 427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.91 : 866.43 = 285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.91/866.43 = 285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.91x = 866.43 × 285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.91x = 247,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,205.48/577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.76

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