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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.89, 797.27 and 402.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.89, 797.27 and 402.93 is: 555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.89 : 797.27 = 402.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.89/797.27 = 402.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.89x = 797.27 × 402.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.89x = 321,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,241.99/577.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.89

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