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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.47, 796.68 and 356.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.47, 796.68 and 356.03 is: 491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.47 : 796.68 = 356.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.47/796.68 = 356.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.47x = 796.68 × 356.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.47x = 283,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,644.22/577.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.19

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