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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.39, 797.15 and 390.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.39, 797.15 and 390.91 is: 539.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.39 : 797.15 = 390.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.39/797.15 = 390.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.39x = 797.15 × 390.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.39x = 311,613.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,613.91/577.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.69

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