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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 795.96 and 380.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 795.96 and 380.61 is: 524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 795.96 = 380.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/795.96 = 380.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 795.96 × 380.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 302,950.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,950.34/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.89

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