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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.09, 796.40 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.09, 796.40 and 356.04 is: 491.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.09 : 796.40 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.09/796.40 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.09x = 796.40 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.09x = 283,547.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,547.16/577.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.34

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