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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.58, 797.08 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.58, 797.08 and 315.60 is: 435.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.58 : 797.08 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.58/797.08 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.58x = 797.08 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.58x = 251,558.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,558.45/577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.54

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