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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.41, 864.76 and 501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.41, 864.76 and 501 is: 750.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.41 : 864.76 = 501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.41/864.76 = 501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.41x = 864.76 × 501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.41x = 433,244.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,244.76/577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.32

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