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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.26, 796.69 and 391.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.26, 796.69 and 391.17 is: 539.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.26 : 796.69 = 391.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.26/796.69 = 391.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.26x = 796.69 × 391.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.26x = 311,638.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,638.22/577.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.86

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