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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.56, 793.83 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.56, 793.83 and 354.12 is: 488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.56 : 793.83 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.56/793.83 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.56x = 793.83 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.56x = 281,111.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,111.08/575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.41

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