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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.46, 797.17 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.46, 797.17 and 370.42 is: 511.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.46 : 797.17 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.46/797.17 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.46x = 797.17 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.46x = 295,287.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,287.71/577.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.36

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