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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.80, 867.24 and 415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.80, 867.24 and 415.80 is: 624.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.80 : 867.24 = 415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.80/867.24 = 415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.80x = 867.24 × 415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.80x = 360,598.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,598.39/577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.09

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