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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.71, 798.15 and 391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.71, 798.15 and 391.80 is: 541.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.71 : 798.15 = 391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.71/798.15 = 391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.71x = 798.15 × 391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.71x = 312,715.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,715.17/577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.30

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