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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.63, 794.37 and 354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.63, 794.37 and 354.57 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.63 : 794.37 = 354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.63/794.37 = 354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.63x = 794.37 × 354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.63x = 281,659.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,659.77/575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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