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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.50, 796.58 and 388.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.50, 796.58 and 388.77 is: 536.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.50 : 796.58 = 388.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.50/796.58 = 388.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.50x = 796.58 × 388.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.50x = 309,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,684.46/577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.25

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