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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.30, 863.25 and 544.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.30, 863.25 and 544.32 is: 816.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.30 : 863.25 = 544.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.30/863.25 = 544.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.30x = 863.25 × 544.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.30x = 469,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,884.24/575.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.76

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