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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.40, 794.51 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.40, 794.51 and 354.40 is: 489.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.40 : 794.51 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.40/794.51 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.40x = 794.51 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.40x = 281,574.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,574.34/575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.35

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