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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.22, 796.28 and 380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.22, 796.28 and 380.39 is: 524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.22 : 796.28 = 380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.22/796.28 = 380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.22x = 796.28 × 380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.22x = 302,891.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,891.07/577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.75

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