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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.45, 796.66 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.45, 796.66 and 356.28 is: 491.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.45 : 796.66 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.45/796.66 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.45x = 796.66 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.45x = 283,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,834.02/577.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.53

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