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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.49, 793.98 and 354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.49, 793.98 and 354.22 is: 488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.49 : 793.98 = 354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.49/793.98 = 354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.49x = 793.98 × 354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.49x = 281,243.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,243.60/575.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.70

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