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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.67, 797.36 and 353.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.67, 797.36 and 353.69 is: 488.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.67 : 797.36 = 353.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.67/797.36 = 353.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.67x = 797.36 × 353.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.67x = 282,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,018.26/577.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.20

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