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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.91, 798.17 and 382.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.91, 798.17 and 382.29 is: 527.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.91 : 798.17 = 382.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.91/798.17 = 382.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.91x = 798.17 × 382.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.91x = 305,130.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,130.50/577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.99

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