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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.33, 793.95 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.33, 793.95 and 354.20 is: 488.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.33 : 793.95 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.33/793.95 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.33x = 793.95 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.33x = 281,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,213.12/575.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.79

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