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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.28, 794.15 and 354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.28, 794.15 and 354.30 is: 489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.28 : 794.15 = 354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.28/794.15 = 354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.28x = 794.15 × 354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.28x = 281,365.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,365.57/575.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.09

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