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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.99, 797.59 and 356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.99, 797.59 and 356.96 is: 492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.99 : 797.59 = 356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.99/797.59 = 356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.99x = 797.59 × 356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.99x = 284,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,703.74/577.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.58

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