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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.39, 796.80 and 315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.39, 796.80 and 315.40 is: 435.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.39 : 796.80 = 315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.39/796.80 = 315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.39x = 796.80 × 315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.39x = 251,309.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,309.14/577.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.25

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