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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.03, 796.41 and 355.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.03, 796.41 and 355.93 is: 491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.03 : 796.41 = 355.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.03/796.41 = 355.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.03x = 796.41 × 355.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.03x = 283,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,466.21/577.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.25

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