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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.02, 795.72 and 355.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.02, 795.72 and 355.93 is: 490.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.02 : 795.72 = 355.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.02/795.72 = 355.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.02x = 795.72 × 355.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.02x = 283,219.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,219.97/577.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.83

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