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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.16, 795.54 and 402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.16, 795.54 and 402.20 is: 554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.16 : 795.54 = 402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.16/795.54 = 402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.16x = 795.54 × 402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.16x = 319,966.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,966.19/577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.38

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