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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.68, 797.23 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.68, 797.23 and 356.64 is: 492.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.68 : 797.23 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.68/797.23 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.68x = 797.23 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.68x = 284,322.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,322.57/577.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.18

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