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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.80, 794.66 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.80, 794.66 and 351.71 is: 485.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.80 : 794.66 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.80/794.66 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.80x = 794.66 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.80x = 279,489.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,489.87/575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.39

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