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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.50, 796.98 and 437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.50, 796.98 and 437.36 is: 603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.50 : 796.98 = 437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.50/796.98 = 437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.50x = 796.98 × 437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.50x = 348,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,567.17/577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.58

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