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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.35, 793.87 and 354.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.35, 793.87 and 354.49 is: 489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.35 : 793.87 = 354.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.35/793.87 = 354.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.35x = 793.87 × 354.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.35x = 281,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,418.98/575.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.13

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