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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.24, 793.40 and 354.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.24, 793.40 and 354.11 is: 488.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.24 : 793.40 = 354.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.24/793.40 = 354.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.24x = 793.40 × 354.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.24x = 280,945.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,945.14/575.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.40

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