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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.71, 797.24 and 315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.71, 797.24 and 315.72 is: 435.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.71 : 797.24 = 315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.71/797.24 = 315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.71x = 797.24 × 315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.71x = 251,705.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,705.42/577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.70

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