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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.93, 796.93 and 381.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.93, 796.93 and 381.10 is: 525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.93 : 796.93 = 381.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.93/796.93 = 381.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.93x = 796.93 × 381.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.93x = 303,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,708.12/577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.51

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