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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.16, 793.50 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.16, 793.50 and 354.12 is: 488.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.16 : 793.50 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.16/793.50 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.16x = 793.50 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.16x = 280,994.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,994.22/575.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.55

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