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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.09, 795.63 and 390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.09, 795.63 and 390.44 is: 538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.09 : 795.63 = 390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.09/795.63 = 390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.09x = 795.63 × 390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.09x = 310,645.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,645.78/577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.30

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