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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.86, 797.32 and 356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.86, 797.32 and 356.74 is: 492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.86 : 797.32 = 356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.86/797.32 = 356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.86x = 797.32 × 356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.86x = 284,435.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,435.94/577.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.22

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