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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.18, 797.07 and 411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.18, 797.07 and 411.40 is: 568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.18 : 797.07 = 411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.18/797.07 = 411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.18x = 797.07 × 411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.18x = 327,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,914.60/577.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.13

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