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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.04, 793.08 and 354.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.04, 793.08 and 354.05 is: 488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.04 : 793.08 = 354.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.04/793.08 = 354.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.04x = 793.08 × 354.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.04x = 280,786.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,786.01/575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.29

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