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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 794.56 and 390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 794.56 and 390.44 is: 537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 794.56 = 390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/794.56 = 390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 794.56 × 390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 310,228.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,228.01/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.62

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