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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.80, 797.49 and 381.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.80, 797.49 and 381.42 is: 526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.80 : 797.49 = 381.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.80/797.49 = 381.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.80x = 797.49 × 381.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.80x = 304,178.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,178.64/577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.44

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