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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.58, 797.07 and 356.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.58, 797.07 and 356.45 is: 491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.58 : 797.07 = 356.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.58/797.07 = 356.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.58x = 797.07 × 356.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.58x = 284,111.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,111.62/577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.90

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