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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.82, 796.87 and 381.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.82, 796.87 and 381.53 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.82 : 796.87 = 381.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.82/796.87 = 381.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.82x = 796.87 × 381.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.82x = 304,029.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,029.29/577.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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