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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576, 794.69 and 351.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576, 794.69 and 351.91 is: 485.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576 : 794.69 = 351.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576/794.69 = 351.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576x = 794.69 × 351.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576x = 279,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,659.91/576
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.52

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