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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.36, 867.30 and 555.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.36, 867.30 and 555.76 is: 834.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.36 : 867.30 = 555.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.36/867.30 = 555.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.36x = 867.30 × 555.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.36x = 482,010.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,010.65/577.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.85

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