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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.54, 797.02 and 315.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.54, 797.02 and 315.57 is: 435.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.54 : 797.02 = 315.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.54/797.02 = 315.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.54x = 797.02 × 315.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.54x = 251,517.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,517.80/577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.50

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