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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.20, 861.96 and 500

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.20, 861.96 and 500 is: 747.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.20 : 861.96 = 500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.20/861.96 = 500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.20x = 861.96 × 500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.20x = 430,980
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,980/576.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.97

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