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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.16, 796.51 and 328.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.16, 796.51 and 328.51 is: 453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.16 : 796.51 = 328.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.16/796.51 = 328.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.16x = 796.51 × 328.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.16x = 261,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,661.50/577.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.36

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