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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.72, 796.87 and 356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.72, 796.87 and 356.80 is: 492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.72 : 796.87 = 356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.72/796.87 = 356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.72x = 796.87 × 356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.72x = 284,323.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,323.22/577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.15

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