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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.49, 795.66 and 402.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.49, 795.66 and 402.53 is: 554.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.49 : 795.66 = 402.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.49/795.66 = 402.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.49x = 795.66 × 402.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.49x = 320,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,277.02/577.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.60

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