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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.68, 796.08 and 402.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.68, 796.08 and 402.72 is: 554.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.68 : 796.08 = 402.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.68/796.08 = 402.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.68x = 796.08 × 402.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.68x = 320,597.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,597.34/577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.97

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