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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.19, 795.60 and 390.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.19, 795.60 and 390.62 is: 538.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.19 : 795.60 = 390.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.19/795.60 = 390.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.19x = 795.60 × 390.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.19x = 310,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,777.27/577.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.43

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