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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.91, 794.78 and 351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.91, 794.78 and 351.98 is: 485.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.91 : 794.78 = 351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.91/794.78 = 351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.91x = 794.78 × 351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.91x = 279,745.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,745.23/575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.74

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