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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 795.68 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 795.68 and 390.20 is: 538.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 795.68 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/795.68 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 795.68 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 310,469.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,469.87/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.04

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