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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.12, 793.28 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.12, 793.28 and 354.08 is: 488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.12 : 793.28 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.12/793.28 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.12x = 793.28 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.12x = 280,884.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,884.58/575.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.39

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