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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.07, 796.07 and 355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.07, 796.07 and 355.94 is: 491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.07 : 796.07 = 355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.07/796.07 = 355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.07x = 796.07 × 355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.07x = 283,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,353.16/577.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.02

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