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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.09, 795.48 and 390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.09, 795.48 and 390.52 is: 538.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.09 : 795.48 = 390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.09/795.48 = 390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.09x = 795.48 × 390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.09x = 310,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,650.85/577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.31

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