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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.88, 797.82 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.88, 797.82 and 381.72 is: 527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.88 : 797.82 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.88/797.82 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.88x = 797.82 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.88x = 304,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,543.85/577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.00

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