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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.91, 797.81 and 392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.91, 797.81 and 392.38 is: 541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.91 : 797.81 = 392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.91/797.81 = 392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.91x = 797.81 × 392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.91x = 313,044.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,044.69/577.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.68

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