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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.18, 796.76 and 380.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.18, 796.76 and 380.35 is: 525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.18 : 796.76 = 380.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.18/796.76 = 380.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.18x = 796.76 × 380.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.18x = 303,047.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,047.67/577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.05

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