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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.92, 866.60 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.92, 866.60 and 285.44 is: 428.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.92 : 866.60 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.92/866.60 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.92x = 866.60 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.92x = 247,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,362.30/577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.02

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