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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.81, 794.27 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.81, 794.27 and 351.64 is: 485.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.81 : 794.27 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.81/794.27 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.81x = 794.27 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.81x = 279,299.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,299.53/575.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.06

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