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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.77, 796.92 and 356.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.77, 796.92 and 356.43 is: 491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.77 : 796.92 = 356.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.77/796.92 = 356.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.77x = 796.92 × 356.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.77x = 284,046.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,046.20/577.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.63

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