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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.11, 796.73 and 390.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.11, 796.73 and 390.54 is: 539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.11 : 796.73 = 390.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.11/796.73 = 390.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.11x = 796.73 × 390.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.11x = 311,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,152.98/577.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.16

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