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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.40, 794.06 and 354.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.40, 794.06 and 354.27 is: 488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.40 : 794.06 = 354.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.40/794.06 = 354.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.40x = 794.06 × 354.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.40x = 281,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,312.52/575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.90

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