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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.41, 865.36 and 504.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.41, 865.36 and 504.10 is: 755.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.41 : 865.36 = 504.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.41/865.36 = 504.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.41x = 865.36 × 504.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.41x = 436,229.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,229.69/577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.49

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