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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.26, 793.86 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.26, 793.86 and 354.12 is: 488.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.26 : 793.86 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.26/793.86 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.26x = 793.86 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.26x = 281,121.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,121.70/575.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.69

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