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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 796.37 and 328.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 796.37 and 328.40 is: 453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 796.37 = 328.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/796.37 = 328.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 796.37 × 328.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 261,527.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,527.91/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.24

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