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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.71, 797.27 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.71, 797.27 and 356.49 is: 491.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.71 : 797.27 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.71/797.27 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.71x = 797.27 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.71x = 284,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,217.00/577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.97

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