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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.44, 795.60 and 503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.44, 795.60 and 503.84 is: 694.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.44 : 795.60 = 503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.44/795.60 = 503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.44x = 795.60 × 503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.44x = 400,855.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,855.10/577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.19

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