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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.19, 796.53 and 356.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.19, 796.53 and 356.06 is: 491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.19 : 796.53 = 356.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.19/796.53 = 356.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.19x = 796.53 × 356.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.19x = 283,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,615.80/577.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.37

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