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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577, 796.02 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577, 796.02 and 355.88 is: 490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577 : 796.02 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577/796.02 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577x = 796.02 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577x = 283,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,287.60/577
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.97

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