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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.57, 794.58 and 354.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.57, 794.58 and 354.64 is: 489.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.57 : 794.58 = 354.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.57/794.58 = 354.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.57x = 794.58 × 354.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.57x = 281,787.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,787.86/575.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.58

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