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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.26, 794.52 and 503.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.26, 794.52 and 503.82 is: 693.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.26 : 794.52 = 503.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.26/794.52 = 503.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.26x = 794.52 × 503.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.26x = 400,295.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,295.07/577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.44

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