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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.30, 796.80 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.30, 796.80 and 380.84 is: 525.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.30 : 796.80 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.30/796.80 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.30x = 796.80 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.30x = 303,453.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,453.31/577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.64

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