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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.93, 797.29 and 391.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.93, 797.29 and 391.36 is: 539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.93 : 797.29 = 391.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.93/797.29 = 391.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.93x = 797.29 × 391.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.93x = 312,023.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,023.43/577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.90

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