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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.19, 796.46 and 356.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.19, 796.46 and 356.24 is: 491.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.19 : 796.46 = 356.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.19/796.46 = 356.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.19x = 796.46 × 356.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.19x = 283,725.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,725.15/577.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.57

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