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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.76, 793.73 and 354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.76, 793.73 and 354.57 is: 488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.76 : 793.73 = 354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.76/793.73 = 354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.76x = 793.73 × 354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.76x = 281,432.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,432.85/575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.80

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