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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.35, 793.96 and 354.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.35, 793.96 and 354.25 is: 488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.35 : 793.96 = 354.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.35/793.96 = 354.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.35x = 793.96 × 354.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.35x = 281,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,260.33/575.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.85

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