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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.53, 865.80 and 494.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.53, 865.80 and 494.94 is: 741.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.53 : 865.80 = 494.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.53/865.80 = 494.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.53x = 865.80 × 494.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.53x = 428,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,519.05/577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.99

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