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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.09, 795.98 and 356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.09, 795.98 and 356.16 is: 491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.09 : 795.98 = 356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.09/795.98 = 356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.09x = 795.98 × 356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.09x = 283,494.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,494.46/577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.25

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