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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.73, 797.43 and 356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.73, 797.43 and 356.60 is: 492.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.73 : 797.43 = 356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.73/797.43 = 356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.73x = 797.43 × 356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.73x = 284,359.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,359.55/577.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.21

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