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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.56, 865.76 and 499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.56, 865.76 and 499.16 is: 748.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.56 : 865.76 = 499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.56/865.76 = 499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.56x = 865.76 × 499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.56x = 432,145.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,145.94/577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.23

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