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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.61, 797.07 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.61, 797.07 and 356.58 is: 492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.61 : 797.07 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.61/797.07 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.61x = 797.07 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.61x = 284,220.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,220.56/577.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.06

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