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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.93, 797.20 and 370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.93, 797.20 and 370.93 is: 511.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.93 : 797.20 = 370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.93/797.20 = 370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.93x = 797.20 × 370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.93x = 295,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,705.40/577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.66

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