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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.32, 796.97 and 353.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.32, 796.97 and 353.27 is: 487.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.32 : 796.97 = 353.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.32/796.97 = 353.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.32x = 796.97 × 353.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.32x = 281,545.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,545.59/577.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.68

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