Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.94, 797.49 and 356.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 577.94, 797.49 and 356.99 is: 492.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
577.94 : 797.49 = 356.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
577.94/797.49 = 356.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
577.94x = 797.49 × 356.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
577.94x = 284,695.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,695.96/577.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492.60
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