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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.23, 796.19 and 356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.23, 796.19 and 356.25 is: 491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.23 : 796.19 = 356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.23/796.19 = 356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.23x = 796.19 × 356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.23x = 283,636.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,636.93/577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.38

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