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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.18, 794.12 and 354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.18, 794.12 and 354.45 is: 489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.18 : 794.12 = 354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.18/794.12 = 354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.18x = 794.12 × 354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.18x = 281,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,474.06/575.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.37

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