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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.63, 794.36 and 351.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.63, 794.36 and 351.49 is: 485.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.63 : 794.36 = 351.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.63/794.36 = 351.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.63x = 794.36 × 351.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.63x = 279,207.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,207.84/575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.05

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