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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.81, 795.03 and 355.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.81, 795.03 and 355.06 is: 490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.81 : 795.03 = 355.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.81/795.03 = 355.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.81x = 795.03 × 355.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.81x = 282,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,283.35/575.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.24

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