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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.94, 797.52 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.94, 797.52 and 329.24 is: 454.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.94 : 797.52 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.94/797.52 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.94x = 797.52 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.94x = 262,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,571.50/577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.33

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