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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.17, 796.78 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.17, 796.78 and 356.24 is: 491.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.17 : 796.78 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.17/796.78 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.17x = 796.78 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.17x = 283,847.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,847.34/577.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.79

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