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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.68, 796.26 and 400.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.68, 796.26 and 400.89 is: 552.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.68 : 796.26 = 400.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.68/796.26 = 400.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.68x = 796.26 × 400.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.68x = 319,217.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,217.16/577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.59

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