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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.71, 797.31 and 381.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.71, 797.31 and 381.62 is: 526.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.71 : 797.31 = 381.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.71/797.31 = 381.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.71x = 797.31 × 381.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.71x = 304,271.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,271.44/577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.69

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