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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.88, 794.76 and 354.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.88, 794.76 and 354.85 is: 489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.88 : 794.76 = 354.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.88/794.76 = 354.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.88x = 794.76 × 354.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.88x = 282,020.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,020.94/575.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.72

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