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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.58, 796.23 and 356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.58, 796.23 and 356.38 is: 491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.58 : 796.23 = 356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.58/796.23 = 356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.58x = 796.23 × 356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.58x = 283,758.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,758.46/577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.29

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