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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 867.78 and 548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 867.78 and 548.52 is: 824.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 867.78 = 548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/867.78 = 548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 867.78 × 548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 475,994.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,994.69/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.49

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