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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.44, 796.37 and 353.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.44, 796.37 and 353.21 is: 487.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.44 : 796.37 = 353.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.44/796.37 = 353.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.44x = 796.37 × 353.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.44x = 281,280.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,280.10/577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.12

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