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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.07, 796.37 and 356.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.07, 796.37 and 356.15 is: 491.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.07 : 796.37 = 356.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.07/796.37 = 356.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.07x = 796.37 × 356.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.07x = 283,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,621.41/577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.49

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