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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.67, 796.65 and 381.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.67, 796.65 and 381.11 is: 525.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.67 : 796.65 = 381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.67/796.65 = 381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.67x = 796.65 × 381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.67x = 303,611.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,611.28/577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.58

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