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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.72, 797.33 and 329.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.72, 797.33 and 329.14 is: 454.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.72 : 797.33 = 329.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.72/797.33 = 329.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.72x = 797.33 × 329.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.72x = 262,433.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,433.20/577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.26

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