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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.29, 793.64 and 354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.29, 793.64 and 354.16 is: 488.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.29 : 793.64 = 354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.29/793.64 = 354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.29x = 793.64 × 354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.29x = 281,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,071.57/575.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.58

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