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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.72, 797.27 and 329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.72, 797.27 and 329.05 is: 454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.72 : 797.27 = 329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.72/797.27 = 329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.72x = 797.27 × 329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.72x = 262,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,342.52/577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.10

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