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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.37, 794.03 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.37, 794.03 and 354.24 is: 488.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.37 : 794.03 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.37/794.03 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.37x = 794.03 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.37x = 281,275.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,275.42/575.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.86

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