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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.33, 797.04 and 385.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.33, 797.04 and 385.84 is: 532.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.33 : 797.04 = 385.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.33/797.04 = 385.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.33x = 797.04 × 385.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.33x = 307,528.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,528.67/577.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.68

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