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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.16, 795.68 and 390.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.16, 795.68 and 390.35 is: 538.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.16 : 795.68 = 390.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.16/795.68 = 390.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.16x = 795.68 × 390.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.16x = 310,595.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,595.19/577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.15

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