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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.58, 797.38 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.58, 797.38 and 388.80 is: 536.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.58 : 797.38 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.58/797.38 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.58x = 797.38 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.58x = 310,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,023.36/577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.76

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