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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.35, 794.33 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.35, 794.33 and 354.60 is: 489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.35 : 794.33 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.35/794.33 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.35x = 794.33 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.35x = 281,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,670.30/575.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.57

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