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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.20, 796.56 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.20, 796.56 and 315.24 is: 435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.20 : 796.56 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.20/796.56 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.20x = 796.56 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.20x = 251,107.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,107.57/577.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.04

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