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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.42, 797.01 and 402.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.42, 797.01 and 402.82 is: 556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.42 : 797.01 = 402.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.42/797.01 = 402.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.42x = 797.01 × 402.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.42x = 321,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,051.57/577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.01

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