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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.74, 796.68 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.74, 796.68 and 381 is: 525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.74 : 796.68 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.74/796.68 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.74x = 796.68 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.74x = 303,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,533.18/577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.38

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