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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.99, 796.22 and 356.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.99, 796.22 and 356.07 is: 491.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.99 : 796.22 = 356.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.99/796.22 = 356.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.99x = 796.22 × 356.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.99x = 283,508.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,508.28/576.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.36

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