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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.20, 794.04 and 354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.20, 794.04 and 354.16 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.20 : 794.04 = 354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.20/794.04 = 354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.20x = 794.04 × 354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.20x = 281,217.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,217.21/575.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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