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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.01, 796.26 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.01, 796.26 and 315.02 is: 434.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.01 : 796.26 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.01/796.26 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.01x = 796.26 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.01x = 250,838.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,838.01/577.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.72

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