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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.54, 865.77 and 320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.54, 865.77 and 320.50 is: 480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.54 : 865.77 = 320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.54/865.77 = 320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.54x = 865.77 × 320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.54x = 277,479.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,479.29/577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.45

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