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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.34, 795.90 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.34, 795.90 and 356.18 is: 491.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.34 : 795.90 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.34/795.90 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.34x = 795.90 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.34x = 283,483.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,483.66/577.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.02

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