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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.52, 796.56 and 356.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.52, 796.56 and 356.48 is: 491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.52 : 796.56 = 356.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.52/796.56 = 356.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.52x = 796.56 × 356.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.52x = 283,957.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,957.71/577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.68

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