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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.46, 794.16 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.46, 794.16 and 354.24 is: 488.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.46 : 794.16 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.46/794.16 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.46x = 794.16 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.46x = 281,323.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,323.24/575.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.87

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