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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.53, 797.27 and 437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.53, 797.27 and 437.72 is: 604.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.53 : 797.27 = 437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.53/797.27 = 437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.53x = 797.27 × 437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.53x = 348,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,974.85/577.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.25

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