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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.33, 796.70 and 315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.33, 796.70 and 315.35 is: 435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.33 : 796.70 = 315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.33/796.70 = 315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.33x = 796.70 × 315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.33x = 251,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,239.35/577.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.17

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