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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.33, 796.69 and 315.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.33, 796.69 and 315.34 is: 435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.33 : 796.69 = 315.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.33/796.69 = 315.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.33x = 796.69 × 315.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.33x = 251,225.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,225.44/577.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.15

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