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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.23, 796.13 and 356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.23, 796.13 and 356.25 is: 491.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.23 : 796.13 = 356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.23/796.13 = 356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.23x = 796.13 × 356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.23x = 283,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,619.37/577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.35

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