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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.55, 796.79 and 356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.55, 796.79 and 356.42 is: 491.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.55 : 796.79 = 356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.55/796.79 = 356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.55x = 796.79 × 356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.55x = 283,988.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,988.29/577.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.71

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