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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.60, 796.68 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.60, 796.68 and 356.67 is: 491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.60 : 796.68 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.60/796.68 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.60x = 796.68 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.60x = 284,151.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,151.86/577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.95

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