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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.03, 796.32 and 328.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.03, 796.32 and 328.37 is: 453.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.03 : 796.32 = 328.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.03/796.32 = 328.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.03x = 796.32 × 328.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.03x = 261,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,487.60/577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.17

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