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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.42, 796.50 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.42, 796.50 and 356.22 is: 491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.42 : 796.50 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.42/796.50 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.42x = 796.50 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.42x = 283,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,729.23/577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.37

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