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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.57, 794.00 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.57, 794.00 and 354.44 is: 488.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.57 : 794.00 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.57/794.00 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.57x = 794.00 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.57x = 281,419.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,419.62/575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.94

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