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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.98, 797.76 and 378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.98, 797.76 and 378.72 is: 522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.98 : 797.76 = 378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.98/797.76 = 378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.98x = 797.76 × 378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.98x = 302,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,127.67/577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.73

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