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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.44, 796.95 and 380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.44, 796.95 and 380.97 is: 525.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.44 : 796.95 = 380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.44/796.95 = 380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.44x = 796.95 × 380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.44x = 303,614.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,614.04/577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.79

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