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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.82, 794.90 and 351.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.82, 794.90 and 351.77 is: 485.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.82 : 794.90 = 351.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.82/794.90 = 351.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.82x = 794.90 × 351.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.82x = 279,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,620.21/575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.60

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