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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.05, 796.03 and 355.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.05, 796.03 and 355.85 is: 490.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.05 : 796.03 = 355.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.05/796.03 = 355.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.05x = 796.03 × 355.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.05x = 283,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,265.39/577.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.89

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