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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.08, 866.70 and 504.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.08, 866.70 and 504.18 is: 757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.08 : 866.70 = 504.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.08/866.70 = 504.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.08x = 866.70 × 504.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.08x = 436,972.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,972.81/577.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.21

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