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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.56, 797.10 and 402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.56, 797.10 and 402.60 is: 555.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.56 : 797.10 = 402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.56/797.10 = 402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.56x = 797.10 × 402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.56x = 320,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,912.46/577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.63

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