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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.91, 797.50 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.91, 797.50 and 329.24 is: 454.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.91 : 797.50 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.91/797.50 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.91x = 797.50 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.91x = 262,568.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,568.90/577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.34

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