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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.24, 795.80 and 420.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.24, 795.80 and 420.08 is: 579.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.24 : 795.80 = 420.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.24/795.80 = 420.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.24x = 795.80 × 420.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.24x = 334,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,299.66/577.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.13

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