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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.62, 796.38 and 390.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.62, 796.38 and 390.84 is: 538.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.62 : 796.38 = 390.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.62/796.38 = 390.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.62x = 796.38 × 390.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.62x = 311,257.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,257.16/577.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.86

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