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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.70, 865.68 and 508.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.70, 865.68 and 508.66 is: 763.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.70 : 865.68 = 508.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.70/865.68 = 508.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.70x = 865.68 × 508.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.70x = 440,336.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,336.79/576.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.55

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