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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.50, 797.31 and 370.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.50, 797.31 and 370.86 is: 512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.50 : 797.31 = 370.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.50/797.31 = 370.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.50x = 797.31 × 370.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.50x = 295,690.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,690.39/577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.02

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