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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.38, 796.43 and 353.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.38, 796.43 and 353.22 is: 487.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.38 : 796.43 = 353.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.38/796.43 = 353.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.38x = 796.43 × 353.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.38x = 281,313.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,313.24/577.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.22

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