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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.87, 797.40 and 356.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.87, 797.40 and 356.74 is: 492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.87 : 797.40 = 356.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.87/797.40 = 356.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.87x = 797.40 × 356.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.87x = 284,462.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,462.48/577.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.26

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