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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.41, 797.69 and 378.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.41, 797.69 and 378.71 is: 523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.41 : 797.69 = 378.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.41/797.69 = 378.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.41x = 797.69 × 378.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.41x = 302,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,093.18/577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.19

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