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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.88, 794.40 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.88, 794.40 and 354.72 is: 489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.88 : 794.40 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.88/794.40 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.88x = 794.40 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.88x = 281,789.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,789.57/575.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.32

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