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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.52, 864.92 and 403.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.52, 864.92 and 403.72 is: 604.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.52 : 864.92 = 403.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.52/864.92 = 403.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.52x = 864.92 × 403.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.52x = 349,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,185.50/577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.63

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