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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.59, 796.82 and 391.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.59, 796.82 and 391.02 is: 539.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.59 : 796.82 = 391.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.59/796.82 = 391.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.59x = 796.82 × 391.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.59x = 311,567.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,567.61/577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.43

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