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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.26, 793.56 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.26, 793.56 and 354.08 is: 488.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.26 : 793.56 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.26/793.56 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.26x = 793.56 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.26x = 280,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,983.72/575.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.45

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