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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.14, 796.02 and 380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.14, 796.02 and 380.58 is: 524.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.14 : 796.02 = 380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.14/796.02 = 380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.14x = 796.02 × 380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.14x = 302,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,949.29/577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.91

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