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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575.97, 795.20 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575.97, 795.20 and 355.23 is: 490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575.97 : 795.20 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575.97/795.20 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575.97x = 795.20 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575.97x = 282,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,473.14/575.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.43

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