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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.92, 797.70 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.92, 797.70 and 353.94 is: 488.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.92 : 797.70 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.92/797.70 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.92x = 797.70 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.92x = 282,337.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,337.94/577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.54

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