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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577, 796.26 and 328.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577, 796.26 and 328.34 is: 453.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577 : 796.26 = 328.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577/796.26 = 328.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577x = 796.26 × 328.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577x = 261,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,444.01/577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.11

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