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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.42, 797.12 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.42, 797.12 and 356.50 is: 492.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.42 : 797.12 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.42/797.12 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.42x = 797.12 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.42x = 284,173.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,173.49/577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.14

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