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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.10, 796.16 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.10, 796.16 and 356.18 is: 491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.10 : 796.16 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.10/796.16 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.10x = 796.16 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.10x = 283,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,570.51/577.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.38

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