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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.23, 796.17 and 356.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.23, 796.17 and 356.31 is: 491.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.23 : 796.17 = 356.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.23/796.17 = 356.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.23x = 796.17 × 356.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.23x = 283,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,684.67/577.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.46

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