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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.74, 796.23 and 437.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.74, 796.23 and 437.11 is: 602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.74 : 796.23 = 437.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.74/796.23 = 437.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.74x = 796.23 × 437.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.74x = 348,038.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,038.10/577.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.41

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