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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.55, 867.51 and 491.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.55, 867.51 and 491.02 is: 737.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.55 : 867.51 = 491.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.55/867.51 = 491.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.55x = 867.51 × 491.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.55x = 425,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,962.59/577.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.53

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