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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 796.90 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 796.90 and 381.09 is: 526.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 796.90 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/796.90 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 796.90 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 303,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,690.62/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.04

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