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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.50, 795.78 and 401.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.50, 795.78 and 401.54 is: 554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.50 : 795.78 = 401.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.50/795.78 = 401.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.50x = 795.78 × 401.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.50x = 319,533.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,533.52/576.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.27

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