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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.94, 797.34 and 357.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.94, 797.34 and 357.01 is: 492.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.94 : 797.34 = 357.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.94/797.34 = 357.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.94x = 797.34 × 357.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.94x = 284,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,657.70/577.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.54

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