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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.55, 865.10 and 495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.55, 865.10 and 495.74 is: 742.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.55 : 865.10 = 495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.55/865.10 = 495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.55x = 865.10 × 495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.55x = 428,857.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,857.87/577.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.55

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