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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 796.44 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 796.44 and 403.20 is: 556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 796.44 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/796.44 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 796.44 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 321,124.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,124.61/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.50

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