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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.54, 865.53 and 550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.54, 865.53 and 550.38 is: 826.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.54 : 865.53 = 550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.54/865.53 = 550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.54x = 865.53 × 550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.54x = 476,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,370.40/576.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.26

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