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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.14, 796.60 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.14, 796.60 and 356.27 is: 491.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.14 : 796.60 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.14/796.60 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.14x = 796.60 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.14x = 283,804.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,804.68/577.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.74

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