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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.05, 863.51 and 538.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.05, 863.51 and 538.43 is: 805.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.05 : 863.51 = 538.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.05/863.51 = 538.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.05x = 863.51 × 538.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.05x = 464,939.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,939.69/577.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.72

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