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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.96, 797.40 and 356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.96, 797.40 and 356.97 is: 492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.96 : 797.40 = 356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.96/797.40 = 356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.96x = 797.40 × 356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.96x = 284,647.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,647.88/577.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.50

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