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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.17, 794.13 and 354.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.17, 794.13 and 354.37 is: 489.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.17 : 794.13 = 354.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.17/794.13 = 354.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.17x = 794.13 × 354.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.17x = 281,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,415.85/575.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.27

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