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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.68, 796.80 and 403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.68, 796.80 and 403.28 is: 556.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.68 : 796.80 = 403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.68/796.80 = 403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.68x = 796.80 × 403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.68x = 321,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,333.50/577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.25

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