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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.29, 795.31 and 507.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.29, 795.31 and 507.23 is: 698.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.29 : 795.31 = 507.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.29/795.31 = 507.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.29x = 795.31 × 507.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.29x = 403,405.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,405.09/577.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.79

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