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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 796.04 and 402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 796.04 and 402.46 is: 555.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 796.04 = 402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/796.04 = 402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 796.04 × 402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 320,374.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,374.26/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.22

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