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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.49, 796.74 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.49, 796.74 and 356.22 is: 491.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.49 : 796.74 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.49/796.74 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.49x = 796.74 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.49x = 283,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,814.72/577.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.46

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